Molem
| Molem Mollem, Mulem | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Molem Location in Goa, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°22′45″N 74°13′35″E / 15.379047°N 74.226294°ECoordinates: 15°22′45″N 74°13′35″E / 15.379047°N 74.226294°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Mollem is a small village in Goa, South India on National Highway 4 near the border with Karnataka in the foothills of the Sahyadri Mountain range at the beginning of Anmod Ghat. It comes under the Sanguem block.[1] It is the primary entry point for Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park.
Geology
Some of the world's oldest rocks are found in this region and are classified as Trondjemeitic Gneiss with Rubidium isotope dating estimating them to be at least 3,600 Billion years old.
References
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