Faxe Limestone Quarry, Limestone quarry in Faxe, Denmark.
Faxe Limestone Quarry is an excavated limestone site in Zealand featuring steep white cliffs and clear water lakes throughout the mining area. The site spans roughly one square kilometer and displays different layers of limestone and chalk from various geological periods.
Quarrying began in the 1800s and peaked around 1911 when many workers extracted limestone for industry. The operation shaped the regional economy and continues to define the landscape today.
The on-site museum displays geological exhibits and welcomes visitors to participate in fossil hunting activities. These experiences connect people with the region's natural history and make it a learning destination for families and school groups.
Visitors can borrow hammers and chisels from the museum to search for fossils and take home their findings. The grounds are accessible to explore, but sturdy footwear is recommended due to steep slopes and loose surfaces.
The site sits on land that was submerged beneath roughly 100 meters of seawater 63 million years ago, leaving rich deposits of marine life. These ancient ocean conditions filled the ground with fossils that visitors can still uncover today.
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