Sansan paleontological site, Paleontological site in Sansan, France.
Located on Campané hill at 238 meters elevation, the Sansan paleontological site contains extensive fossil deposits from the Miocene period.
The site, discovered in 1834 by Joseph Débats who found a proboscidean molar, became property of the National Museum of Natural History in 1848.
The fossil findings from Sansan contributed to scientific debates by presenting evidence that challenged prevailing beliefs about species evolution in the 19th century.
The educational trail spans 3 kilometers with nine information points, offering visitors access to multimedia content through QR codes along the path.
Researchers identified 85 different mammal species across 9 orders at this location, including the first discovered Pliopithecus antiquus jaw in 1837.
Location: Sansan
GPS coordinates: 43.52432,0.62233
Latest update: April 5, 2025 11:10
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