ZSI study dates Tamil Nadu fossil assemblage to Holocene period
A paleontological assessment by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has dated a fossil assemblage found at Panaiyur in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district to the middle to late Holocene period, approximately 8,000 to 12,000 years ago. The study, conducted by a ZSI scientific team, was initiated after a local archaeology enthusiast discovered the site. The tentative age was determined based on stratigraphic position, sedimentological context, degree of fossilisation, and comparison with dated quaternary deposits from the region, providing valuable insights into the area's ancient past.
Key Points
- Fossil assemblage in Panaiyur, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, dates to the Holocene period.
- The age is estimated to be between 8,000 to 12,000 years ago.
- The assessment was conducted by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
- The dating was based on stratigraphic position, sedimentological context, and fossilisation degree.
Exam Facts
- Location: Panaiyur, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu.
- Period: Middle to late Holocene (8,000-12,000 years ago).
- Assessing body: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
- Discovery by: Rajesh Selvarathi (local archaeology enthusiast).
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