Bhopal . Bhim Baithaka, a World Heritage Site located in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, is also once again in discussion. Last year, international geologists who came to visit here had their eyes on a fossil, they took a picture and tested it internationally. It is learned that this fossil belongs to the first organism of the Earth. It was recently published in the journal Gondwana Research.
Ranjit Khangar, Director of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Nagpur, who headed the International Geological Team, said that the International 36th Geology Congress was to be held at the World Heritage Bhimbethka near Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, which was postponed. He visited Bhimbetka from 25 February to 25 March 2020 with a team of international geologists. In this team he included himself and his fellow coordinators Merajuddin and Dave Nakerson (Canada), Gregory Retallack (US), Ian Rhine, Pamela Chester (New Zealand) and Autumn Master (South Africa). All had visited Sanchi and Bhimbethka in MP.
5410 million years old fossil found in Australia
This fossil found in Bhimbethka has been confirmed to be the oldest animal on earth, Dickinson’s, in South Australia after matching it with 541 million years old fossil of this animal. Therefore, it can be said that the fossil of Dickinsonia present in Bhimbethka is the oldest in the world.
Fossil size is 17 inches
This fossil is present on the roof of the auditorium cave 11 feet high from the ground. The fossil has a leaf-like appearance up to 17 inches which can be up to 4 feet.
The first creature of the earth made of fat
This fossil, which looks like a fingerprint as big as a leaf or a table, is called Dickensonia. Scientists believe that it can be said to be the first known creature born on Earth during the time of the origin of the creatures. It is like a type of fat ie cholesterol. However, many of its clues are still to be sorted out.
55.8 million years ago there were large numbers
In this regard, Associate Professors of the Research School of Earth Sciences at Australian National University have been working for 75 years to sort out the organisms found in the world. According to him, 55.8 million years ago there was a large number of Dickinsonia on Earth.
Two million years before modern life began
This organism is part of Ediacara biota. These organisms were on Earth during the era of bacteria. This means that they existed about two crore years before modern life began. It has been a difficult task for scientists to find Dickinsonia fossils equipped with organic material.
A concept: lack of oxygen
Scientists believe that the evolutionary experiments that were going on in Mobility would have stopped for some time after the arrival of Gabon organisms. It is possible that this happened because of sudden lack of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere about 2.08 billion years ago.
Australia and Russia was home
Many such organisms were detected in Australia. The White Sea was found near a mound in northwest Russia. In this remote area, where there is still a house of bears and mosquitoes, a large amount of Dickinsonia fossils were found on the mound.
Generated by certain environmental conditions
Experts believe that these organisms originated 2.5 to 1.6 billion years ago under certain environmental conditions. At that time organisms were not only in the form of bacteria, but complex organisms were also produced.
The sample will be specially protected
GSI Director of Nagpur Ranjit Khangar said that samples have not been taken yet. After the government process is complete, all the procedures under the rules will be completed. The department will be specially protected with sample collection work.
World Protected Heritage
Dr. Tikam Tenwar, a scientist of the Archaeological Survey of India Department of Bhopal, said that the caves and rock paintings of Bhimbethka are world-protected heritage. Thousands of people come here for research. Constant research work is going on. The fossil of Dickinsonia, which is said to be here, has also been fully preserved.
Archaeological remains were preserved according to international standards
Raisen collector Umashankar Bhargava said that all the archeological remains present in Bhimbethka have been preserved as per international standards. It has been reported that 5700 million years old fossils are found here.
Bhimbetha area secured with wire fencing
Bhimbaithaka incharge Vijay Sharma said that the entire Bhimbaithaka area has been secured with wire fencing. The ancient Dharohars are taken care not to cause any harm. International guidelines are followed in its preservation.
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