Pietraroja Formation, Limestone formation in Campania, Italy.
The Pietraroja Formation consists of limestone deposits extending across the mountainous terrain of Campania, with exposed rock layers revealing geological sequences.
The formation dates back to the Albian age of the Cretaceous period, approximately 112 to 100 million years ago, preserving numerous marine organisms.
Scientists and researchers regularly visit the formation to study its extensive collection of fossils, which include marine life, amphibians, and dinosaur remains.
The formation is accessible through local roads near the village of Pietraroja, with the La Cavere quarry serving as the primary study location.
The limestone layers of Pietraroja Formation contain the remarkably preserved skeleton of Scipionyx samniticus, a juvenile theropod dinosaur specimen.
Location: Campania
GPS coordinates: 41.30000,14.50000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:46
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