法國將拍賣神祕恐龍骨架 估價達180萬歐元

The fossilized skeleton of an unidentified type of dinosaur is set to be auctioned in Paris in June and could fetch up to 1.8 million euros ($2.22 million), auctioneers said.

據有關拍賣商近日透露，一種類型不明的恐龍的化石骨架，將於今年6月在巴黎進行拍賣，價格可能高達180萬歐元（約合222萬美元）。

Almost 29 feet long, the skeleton is unusually complete, at almost 70 percent whole.

這一異常完整的骨架有將近29英尺長，其完整度達到了差不多70%。

"It's believed to be from the carnivorous theropod group of dinosaurs, which had hollow bones and three-toed feet," said Eric Mickeler, a paleontological expert working with auction house Aguttes.

一名名叫埃裏克·米克爾、與Aguttes拍賣行合作的古生物專家稱：“人們認爲這是一種肉食性獸腳亞目恐龍，這類恐龍有中空的骨頭和三趾足。”

But beyond that, scientists are still stumped and have spotted differences with known species, he added.

但他補充稱，科學家們仍很困惑，因爲他們發現了該骨架與已知物種的差異。

The skeleton, now on exhibit in the French city of Lyon to possible buyers such as museums or private collectors before the June 4 auction, is estimated to be worth between $1.4 million and $2.22 million.

在6月4日拍賣之前，這具骨架將在法國里昂向潛在買家--比如博物館或私人收藏家展出，估價在140萬美元到222萬美元之間。

It was found in Wyoming in 2013 and belongs to an unnamed British businessman.

這具骨架於2013年在懷俄明州被發現，目前屬於一位不願透露姓名的英國商人。

It will be installed on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower for the sale. Potential buyers can bid in euros or in bitcoin.

它將被安置在埃菲爾鐵塔的第一層等候拍賣。有意向的買家可以用歐元或比特幣競拍。