Ancient Petroglyphs Found Alongside Dinosaur Tracks in Brazil

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Source: Ancient Origins
Ancient Petroglyphs Found Alongside Dinosaur Tracks in Brazil
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A study of the Serrote do Letreiro site in Brazil has revealed petroglyphs alongside dinosaur tracks, shedding light on the convergence of paleontological and archaeological evidence. The intentional placement of petroglyphs adjacent to the fossilized tracks suggests thoughtfulness by the makers, who were likely indigenous people occupying the region between 7,400 and 600 BC. The petroglyphs feature geometrical shapes and are similar to those found in other archaeological sites in northeastern Brazil. The motivations of the glyph makers remain a mystery, but the site promises to be a popular destination for scientists interested in ancient human culture and dinosaur history.

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