Following the discovery of a 1.5-billion-year-old stromatolite fossil at Fossil Park in Mamley, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced an ambitious project to develop the site into a premier fossil theme park. This initiative will be spearheaded by the Department of Mines & Geology.
The proposed park will feature an immersive light and sound show detailing Earth’s history, alongside a geological museum showcasing significant specimens and notable fossils from around the world. Additionally, a geopark village will be established to accommodate researchers, scientists, and tourists, positioning Sikkim as a vital hub for geology and paleontology.
This remarkable find predates similar fossils found in Canada, Australia, and the USA, highlighting it as one of the earliest life forms on Earth. Ancient stromatolites played a crucial role in the development of essential elements such as oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen, making this discovery not only significant for Sikkim but for scientific communities globally.
