7.7-Million-Year-Old Fossil Bed Discovered by Goat Herder in Central Türkiye
A chance discovery by a goat herder in central Türkiye has led scientists to uncover a fossil-rich site dating back 7.7 million years, offering rare insights into the region’s prehistoric ecosystem. Located near Yamula Dam in the Kocasinan district of Kayseri, the site has become one of the most significant fossil zones in Anatolia. Excavations
8 million-year-old ‘giant pig’ skull discovered in Central Anatolia
7 years ago, after a shepherd stumbled upon bone fragments on the banks of the Yamula Dam, an 8-million-year-old ‘giant pig’ skull was discovered during excavations in the area. Yamula Dam is located in the Kocasinan district of Kayseri province in Central Anatolia. Murat Adıyaman, who works as a shepherd, found bone fragments on the