Dinosaurs are known as gigantic creatures that dominated the world many years ago. So, how did these great creatures become extinct, and what traces did they leave behind? Moreover, could humans and dinosaurs really have lived at the same time? In this article, we will explore the answers to these questions.
It is believed that about 65 million years ago, dinosaurs existed on our planet. The chain of events that led to the extinction of these great creatures began when a large asteroid hit the earth. Gregory Wilson of the Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle states that in addition to the asteroid collision, fossils of all dinosaur species except birds were found in the extinction of the dinosaurs, and this event destroyed about 75% of mammals. But the effects of the asteroid didn’t wipe it all away; It had devastating consequences for mammals as well. Scientists think some dinosaurs may have survived the asteroid collision.
Evidence that humans and dinosaurs lived at the same time
The fact that incredible-looking creatures are the subject of legends in the world supports the idea that humans and dinosaurs may have lived at the same time. Legends and written sources tell the stories of these creatures that are believed to have existed on earth throughout history. Dragon legends originated in different cultures thousands of years ago. The monsters described in some legends seem to be compatible with the physical characteristics of dinosaurs. However, not only written sources, but also fossils and cave paintings found around the world show that humans and dinosaurs may have lived at the same time.
For example, a Triceratops horn found in Dawyon County, Montana, is an estimated 33 million years old. This is considered defiant proof that dinosaurs, which officially went extinct 66 million years ago, still exist. This discovery supports the theory that humans may have lived at the same time as dinosaurs in the past. The Triceratops horn is now on display at the Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum.
Carvings found at the Ta Prohm temple in Cambodia show a Stegosaurus carved between the figures. Also, a weaving piece from the Chateau de Blois dating to 1500 BC depicts a dinosaur-like creature. Similar drawings and artifacts found in different parts of the world tell a similar story.
As a result, although it is scientifically accepted that the dinosaurs became extinct as a result of the asteroid collision, some evidence calls this view into question. Fossils, cave paintings, legends and carvings found around the world suggest that humans may have lived at the same time as dinosaurs. While the reliability of this evidence is still questionable, the mysterious past of dinosaurs keeps our curiosity alive.
