Call for Scientific Research on Ancient Fossils in Ngorongoro District
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- ARUSHA: THE Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has called for scientific research at a site in Pinyinyi Ward, Ngorongoro District, where numerous animal and possible ancient human bones have been discovered.
- We are calling on researchers to conduct scientific studies to determine their age and whether they belong to prehistoric humans or animals,” Mr Sulle said.
- TAWA has called for scientific research at a site in Pinyinyi Ward, Ngorongoro District, where numerous animal and possible ancient human bones have been discovered.
- He said scientific investigations would help establish the origin, age and historical value of the fossils while supporting conservation efforts and enhancing the area’s potential as a heritage and tourism attraction.