India, Oct. 22 -- Thailand has confirmed the discovery of dinosaur footprints dating back roughly 120 million years. The six fossilized footprints were discovered in the northeastern province of Udon Thani.

The Department of Mineral Resources confirmed the discovery on Wednesday, writing that the footprints were likely made by theropod (meat-eating) dinosaurs. The site of the footprints-Phu Phrabat National Park in Udon Thani-has been closed off to tourists while scientists conduct inspections.

According to The Thaiger, the discovery of the dinosaur footprints began when Thai tourist Pichai Prathetsena, 32, spotted unusual marks near a stream while exploring a nature trail in Phu Phrabat National Park. He photographed the impressions an...