Closure of marine fossils museum sparks fears of relocation

THE unique Ammonite Museum in Perambalur which showcased 120-million-year-old marine fossils has been closed for relocation, upsetting many people including environmentalists and students.

- P THIRUSELVAM @ Perambalur

They want the museum to stay where it is and reopen it with enough staff and proper care.

Perambalur was once part of a vast marine bed between 65 to 135 million years ago. Rich in fossils, the district holds significant geological and historical importance. Among its most prominent discoveries was a 120-million-year-old petrified tree in Sathanur village discovered by geologist MS Krishnan in 1940. This site later became the National Fossil Wood Park, attracting geologists and tourists from all around the world.