Dinosaur Footprints
Discovered by a hunter in 1984, the Ntumbe/Mkanga area features remarkable dinosaur trackways dating back roughly 160 million years to the Late Jurassic period. Preserved in the Dande Sandstone Formation of the Ntumbe River, these tracks provide a rare and fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric ecosystem of Zimbabwe.
History of the Discovery
Initial Discovery:
In 1984, an Australian hunter stumbled upon a line of fossilized tracks in the remote, rugged terrain of the Lower Zambezi Valley.
Scientific Verification:
Following the discovery, Tim Broderick from the Geological Survey of Zimbabwe, along with his wife Patricia, was dispatched to the site to document and verify the footprints.
Paleontological Significance:
Paleontologist Theagarten Lingham-Soliar and Broderick conducted comprehensive expeditions to study these trackways, catapulting Ntumbe into the international spotlight as a critical paleontological site.
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