Bromacker, Paleontological excavation site in Thuringian Forest, Germany.
The Bromacker site contains fossil deposits from the early Permian period, preserving three-dimensional vertebrate specimens from 290 million years ago.
Researchers discovered footprints and trace fossils at Bromacker in the late 19th century, while the first substantial bone findings emerged in 1974.
The excavation project combines scientific research with public participation, allowing visitors to observe researchers during active fieldwork at the site.
The site maintains designated fossil collection areas separate from commercial quarrying operations, with specimens sent to the Museum der Natur Gotha.
The location holds thirteen species of fossil vertebrates, with twelve previously unknown to science, discovered during annual excavations from 1993 to 2010.
Part of: Saurier-Erlebnispfad
GPS coordinates: 50.80980,10.61910
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:50
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