"Unprecedented Discovery: 2000-Year-Old Rock Art and Dinosaur Footprints Found in Brazil"

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"Unprecedented Discovery: 2000-Year-Old Rock Art and Dinosaur Footprints Found in Brazil"
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Researchers have discovered a unique site in northeastern Brazil, the Serrote do Letreiro Site, featuring prehistoric rock art and dinosaur footprints dating back about 140 million years. The site, characterized by an "outstanding juxtaposition" of paleontological and archaeological elements, includes footprints of various dinosaurs and petroglyphs. The study reveals a close relationship between the two, suggesting a link between the footprints and petroglyphs, possibly embedded in a ritualistic context. The findings challenge traditional views and demonstrate the cultural relevance of fossils, indicating that these fossils can now be recognized as Brazilian cultural heritage.

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