Kytaihorod Outcrop, geological natural monument in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine
Kytaihorod Outcrop is a geological monument on the Tovtry Ridge in Khmelnytskyi Oblast that displays remains of ancient coral reefs from the Silurian period. The site consists of multiple layers of fossil-rich rocks that have been shaped by wind and water erosion into distinctive formations over thousands of years.
The outcrop site was officially recognized as a geological monument in 1984 to protect and preserve its natural features. The rock formations originated hundreds of millions of years ago when two ancient seas were separated by a coral barrier that now serves as Europe's only reference section from the Silurian period.
The outcrop displays layers from ancient coral reefs that visitors can experience as natural archives of Earth's history today. This site connects people with the geological changes that have shaped the land over millions of years.
The site is accessible on foot or by small vehicle with straightforward walking trails suitable for visitors of all ages. The outcrop lies near the city of Khmelnytskyi, making it relatively easy to reach for day trips.
The outcrop contains Europe's only reference section from the Silurian period with fossils that help scientists understand changes in Earth's climate and sea levels from hundreds of millions of years ago. This fossil collection makes the site internationally significant for geologists and paleontologists.
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