UP’s Salkhan Fossils Park Added to UNESCO’S Tentative List of World Heritage Sites

UP’s Salkhan Fossils Park Added to UNESCO’S Tentative List of World Heritage Sites

In June 2025, Salkhan Fossils Park, also known as Sonbhadra Fossils Park, located in Salkhan village, Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh (UP), was added to the Tentative List of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites(WHS). The recognition marks the first formal step towards its inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage […] The post UP’s Salkhan Fossils Park Added to UNESCO’S Tentative List of…

Salkhan Fossil Park Gives A Sneakpeak Into Earth's Earliest Life. Now Among World Heritage Sites In UNESCO' Tentative List... - EBNW Story

Salkhan Fossil Park, located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, has recently been included in UNESCO’s Tentative List for World Heritage Sites—a major milestone for the region and for India’s natural heritage. The park is globally significant for its exceptionally well-preserved fossils, some of which date back an astonishing 1.4 billion years. This recognition not only highlights the park’s scientific importance but also boosts Uttar P…