Murero paleontological sites

The Murero sites contain extensive fossil deposits spanning across 200 meters of stratigraphic succession, documenting approximately eight million years of geological history.

The first fossils at Murero were discovered in 1862 by paleontologist Edouard de Verneuil, who identified primary fauna similar to findings in Bohemia.

The Spanish government designated these paleontological sites as a Cultural Heritage Site in 1997, recognizing their scientific and educational value.

Research teams conduct ongoing excavations at the sites through the Murero Project, coordinated by the University of Zaragoza and other scientific institutions.

Scientists have identified more than eighty trilobite species at this location, including evidence of the oldest known sexual dimorphism in the animal kingdom.

Location: Murero

GPS coordinates: 41.16754,-1.47642

Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:03