11 million-year-old fossils found in eastern Turkey

By Yahya Sezgin</p> <p>MUS, Turkey (AA) – Fossils, estimated to be some 11 million years old, were discovered in an eastern Turkish province, Mus.</p> <p>The fossils came into daylight after the snow covering the Yedikavak region, some 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) away to the Varto district, started to melt with the increasing temperature.</p> <p>“Fossils belong to living creatures that existed in ecological conditions of Lake Acisu,” said Iskender Dolek, a geomorphologist from Mus University.</p> <p>“… We are 650 meters above the sea level, which is why we think it is important for the geological history of Anatolia,” he added.</p> <p>Dolek said that micro fossils as well as mussel shells and snails were also found in the region.</p> <p>The discoveries were important to explain the paleo-geological and paleo-geomorphological conditions of the fossils, he added. </p> <p>Ertan Oncel, an official from the Environment and Urbanization Ministry, said they will carry out the necessary works to register the fossils.</p> <p>“There are many geological sites and fossils within the borders of Mus,” Oncel added. </p> <p>Oncel also said that the necessary measures will be taken to protect the area. </p> <p>* Writing by Dilara Hamit

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