Las Hoyas, Paleontological site in La Cierva, Spain.
The Las Hoyas geological formation contains limestone deposits from ancient freshwater wetlands, preserving numerous fossils from the Early Cretaceous period.
Scientists discovered the site in the 1980s, leading to extensive research that revealed fossils dating back approximately 125 million years to the Barremian stage.
The Paleontological Museum of Castilla-La Mancha in Cuenca exhibits the significant fossil collection from Las Hoyas, enhancing regional scientific education.
Researchers can access the protected site through formal arrangements with the Spanish regional authorities, which maintain strict preservation protocols.
The discovery of Pelecanimimus polyodon at Las Hoyas marked the first documented ornithomimosaur dinosaur in Europe, advancing paleontological knowledge.
Location: La Cierva
Part of: La Huérguina Formation
GPS coordinates: 40.08972,-1.89778
Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:38
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