"Discovery: Ancient Carvings Near Dinosaur Footprints Uncover Lost History"

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Archaeologists have discovered mysterious carvings, known as petroglyphs, near ancient dinosaur footprints in Brazil's Paraíba State. The footprints date back to the Early Cretaceous Period, between 145 to 100 million years ago, and belong to theropod, sauropod, and iguanodontian dinosaurs. The carvings, featuring circular motifs, were made carefully without touching the footprints, suggesting thoughtfulness by the makers. The researchers believe the carvings were created to mark the footprints as meaningful, but the exact time period of the carvings remains uncertain. Further research is needed to determine their chronology.
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