Russian paleontologists unearth 2 well-preserved dinosaur skeletonsJune 24, 2014 - 09:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian paleontologists have dug up well-preserved skeletons of two dinosaurs that roamed the Earth 100 million to 120 million years ago, a museum involved with the dig said Monday, June 23, according to Agence France-Presse. The team found two dinosaur skeletons at a depth of some 2.5 metres (eight feet) below the surface after spending three weeks at a well-known excavation site near the village of Shestakovo in the Siberian region of Kemerovo. "The skeletons are intact and in great condition," Olga Feofanova, director of a local museum involved with the excavation works, told AFP. She identified the species as Psittacosaurus sibiricus, noting that each skeleton was around two metres long. "It is very rare to find whole dinosaur skeletons in such condition," said Feofanova. "These discoveries have global significance." The excavation began in late May after Feofanova's museum received permission to conduct the work together with a team of Moscow-based paleontologists. The rare finds will go on display in the regional museum, local authorities said in a statement. Photo: AFP Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |