Nalut Dinosaur Museum
| Nalut Dinosaur Museum | |
|---|---|
| Location | Nalut, Libya |
The Nalut Dinosaur Museum is a museum collection located in Nalut, Libya.[1] The fossils, which date from the Cretaceous period,[1][2] were discovered by Libyan archeologists and joint Libyan–American archaeological expeditions.[1][3] The collection is housed in a wing of the Red Crescent building in Nalut.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Nalut Dinosaur Museum". Temehu Tourism Services.
- ↑ Smith, Joshua B.; Lamanna, Matthew C.; Askar, Achmed S.; Bergig, Khalid A.; Tshakreen, Sefau O.; Abugares, Miloud M.; Rasmussen, D. Tab (2010). "A LARGE ABELISAUROID THEROPOD DINOSAUR FROM THE EARLY CRETACEOUS OF LIBYA". Journal of Paleontology (The Paleontological Society) 84 (5): 927–934. doi:10.1666/09-152.1.
Thus, although Cretaceous terrestrial sediments are common in Libya, dinosaurs from the nation remain virtually unknown.
- ↑ Fitzpatrick, Tony (December 7, 2005). "WUSTL researchers make discoveries in first collaboration with Libyan scientists: Goldmine of fossils found". Washington University in St. Louis.