The name refers to two entirely different, world-class scientific sites depending on your area of interest. You can read about both distinct stories below. 🦖 1. The Tanis Fossil Site (North Dakota, USA)
: Archaeologist Pierre Montet discovered a royal necropolis filled with silver sarcophagi and golden masks in 1939. It rivaled King Tut’s tomb, but the discovery made zero headlines because WWII broke out at the exact same time. The name refers to two entirely different, world-class
If you are interested in archaeology, Tanis was one of the most important capitals of Ancient Egypt during the 21st and 22nd dynasties. The Tanis Fossil Site (North Dakota, USA) :
This is an incredibly famous paleontological site in the Hell Creek Formation. Scientists believe it captures a literal "time capsule" of the 66 million years ago, ending the reign of the dinosaurs. This is an incredibly famous paleontological site in
: You can explore the history of its excavations and the tragic timing of its discovery in National Geographic's piece "The true story of the 'lost city' made famous by Indiana Jones". Which of these two "Tanis" locations