11-million-year old fossil inaugurated at Birla Science Museum

11-million-year old fossil inaugurated at Birla Science Museum

Hyderabad: A special pavilion showcasing the fossil remains of a Stegodon species elephant was inaugurated on Saturday, October 11 at the Birla Science Museum. The fossil, believed to be over 11 million years old, was discovered during mining at the Singareni Medipalli Opencast Mine about four years ago. Two tusks and jawbones were unearthed by workers from the Ramagundam-1 Area. Unlike the modern elephant, with tusks up to 2-3 feet long, a Steg…

Inauguration of Singareni Pavilion at Birla Science Museum in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD, OCTOBER 11, 2025: A special pavilion featuring fossils of the Stegodon species elephant, dating back millions of years, was discovered in Singareni. The Singareni Pavilion, set up at the renowned Birla Science Centre, Hyderabad, was inaugurated by Singareni CMD N Balram and Nirmala Birla, Chairperson of the G.P. Birla Archaeological, Astronomical and Scientific Institute, on Saturday in Hyderabad. This pavilion showcases the fossilise…