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chengjiang fossil site


states: [china]

category: natural

year: 2012

location: Yunnan Province

region: Asia and the Pacific

latitude/longitude: 24.6688888889, 102.9772222222

visited: 2023

Chengjiang Fossil Site

The Chengjiang Fossil Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is a remarkable paleontological treasure preserving fossils from 520 million years ago. Known for its exquisitely detailed soft-bodied organisms, it offers critical insights into the Cambrian Explosion, a pivotal evolutionary event. This ancient snapshot of early marine life captivates scientists and highlights Earth’s biological history.

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