Ancient «wrinkle structures» found in Morocco puzzle scientists

Scientists have discovered ancient «wrinkle» patterns in Jurassic rocks in Morocco that were formed deep underwater, far beyond the reach of sunlight. The finding shows that these structures were created by chemical-energy-based microbes, not photosynthetic ones, changing how researchers interpret signs of ancient life.

Morocco unearths Africa’s oldest evidence of Turiasaur dinosaurs

In a remarkable scientific achievement, an international team of researchers has discovered fossilized teeth of Turiasauria dinosaurs in Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains, dating back to the Middle Jurassic period, around 168 million years ago. This finding represents the oldest known evidence of this group of giant dinosaurs on the African mainland.