"Discovery of Ancient Rock Art Linked to Dinosaur Footprints in Brazil"

In northeast Brazil, a site called Serrote do Letreiro has revealed a rare combination of dinosaur footprints and ancient rock carvings, or petroglyphs, from the Early Cretaceous period. This unique discovery represents the first instance of such close proximity between petroglyphs and dinosaur tracks. The petroglyphs, created by pre-colonial humans, display a symbolic connection with the fossil record, suggesting an intentional incorporation of the dinosaur footprints into their cultural expression. The site's remarkable juxtaposition of paleontology and archaeology highlights the active engagement of pre-colonial Brazilians with the fossil record, emphasizing the need for conservation measures to protect this invaluable cultural heritage.
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- Archaeologists find an assemblage of petroglyphs alongside dinosaur tracks in Brazil HeritageDaily
- Rock carving found surrounding dinosaur footprints in Brazil Miami Herald
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