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Bhoyegaon bridge

Ice Age fossils

Mazhar Ali, TNN, April 19, 2026: The Times of India

Preliminary analysis indicates that the remains were likely deposited during a massive flood event towards the end of Ice Age
From: Mazhar Ali, TNN, April 19, 2026: The Times of India

Chandrapur : A significant cluster of Ice Age fossils discovered along a Wardha riverbank near Dhanora in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur has provided rare insight into prehistoric life in central India, including clear evidence of early human activity alongside large wild animals.

Unearthed over the past year by geologist and researcher Suresh Chopane, the findings include fossilised remains of bison, deer, and wild boar, along with fragmentary human bones and Stone Age tools. The site, located near Bhoyegaon bridge, is estimated to date back 20,000 to 25,000 years to the late Pleistocene epoch, making it one of the most recent prehistoric fossil discoveries in the region.


What distinguishes this discovery is the presence of animal fossils and human artefacts within the same sedimentary layer. According to professor Chopane, this strongly suggests that early humans hunted these animals, pointing to a direct ecological and be-havioural link between prehistoric communities & wildlife in the region.


Preliminary analysis indicates that the remains were likely deposited during a massive flood event towards the end of Ice Age, when melting glaciers triggered large-scale water flows. These floods may have swept animals into Wardha basin, where they got buried under layers of silt, sand, and rock — conditions conducive to fossilisation over thousands of years. 


The concentration of bison fossils, along with smaller finds such as wild boar teeth, deer bones and some hu-man skeletal fragments further strengthens evidence of human presence. All recovered specimens have been preserved at a private rock museum maintained by Chopane. 


The researcher noted that fossils from such a recent prehistoric period are rarely documented in India, particularly in association with human tools. The discovery not only reinforces Chandrapur’s growing reputation as a geologically rich zone but also fills a critical gap in understanding late Ice Age ecosystems in the subcontinent. 


Despite its scientific importance, the absence of a dedicated govt museum remains a concern. Chopane has called for institutional support to conserve and study these findings, warning that without proper preservation, a vital chapter of India’s natural history could be lost.