Vale dos Dinossauros, Natural monument in Sousa, Brazil
Vale dos Dinossauros is a natural monument in Sousa featuring numerous fossilized footprints embedded in rock layers from millions of years ago. The tracks are scattered across the site in different sizes and patterns, each one a window into how these ancient creatures walked and moved through this landscape.
Millions of years ago, different dinosaur species roamed this region and left their footprints in soft mud. Over time, sediment covered these impressions and hardened into rock, creating a natural record of their presence that has survived to today.
The natural monument functions as an educational center where researchers conduct paleontological studies and document the prehistoric heritage of northeastern Brazil.
The site is open on most days and visitors can walk on marked pathways to see the footprints up close. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection, as you will be walking outdoors for an extended period.
In one section of the site, footprints form an unusually straight line that continues for a remarkable distance without deviation. This particular trail offers rare insight into how a single animal moved and is noted for its extraordinary straightness compared to other fossil records.
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