Unearthing the Dinosaur Highway: A Look into Oxfordshire’s Prehistoric Past

Researchers from Oxford and Birmingham uncovered a vast quarry floor filled with ancient dinosaur footprints, including those of the carnivorous Megalosaurus. This discovery shines light on dinosaur interactions and environments from 166 million years ago, documented with modern technology for future studies.

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Birmingham have unearthed a massive expanse of quarry floor teeming with ancient dinosaur footprints in Oxfordshire.

These footprints, tracing back to the Middle Jurassic Period around 166 million years ago, feature prominent trackways that offer insights into the movements of both carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs. The Megalosaurus trackway, for instance, is among the notable finds.

The excavation, which has been captured in detail using drone photography, sets the stage for a BBC documentary and a public exhibition. It reinforces the site's importance as a significant window into prehistoric life and sciences.

(With inputs from agencies.)