Geology and Folklore Northern Himalayas

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The forum discussion centers on geological samples found in the Gojal district of Northern Pakistan, near the Afghan border. Participants identified potential fossils, including assorted fossil coral, sponge, crinoids, and bryozoa. The samples are believed to originate from a small glacial pond that dried up years ago, with local folklore attributing the presence of these fossils to a mythical creature that once inhabited the area. The discussion highlights the intersection of geology and folklore in understanding the region's natural history.

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Recently I went trekking in the Northern areas of pakistan. More specifically the gojal district, very near the afghan border. I found these samples and wondering what they actually were. there is a a lot of folklore behind these samples as well. They say thousands of years ago there lived a mythical creature in a small pond, that would cause havoc among the village people. Then finally one man came and killed the creature.Now they say what is left over is the bones of the beast. It was interesting because there were these samples in one specific area, but an a a lot of it. Also, it was said that the samples found were most likely in or near a small glaciel pond that dried up many years ago. Thanks for the help. i have links to the photo.

heres a link to album of photos.

http://s1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee472/arifk1/geology/
 
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#1 could be assorted fossil coral

FossilCoral.jpg


#3 could be sponge?

E4420229-Fossil_sponge-SPL.jpg


#4 appears to be a crinoid

crinoids.jpg
 
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#2 looks like bryozoa to me.

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The others could be crinoid or coral.
 

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