Petrified Sea Gardens, Natural history park in Saratoga Springs, New York, US.
The site contains exposed Stromatolite fossils spread across an acre of land, displaying circular patterns formed by ancient marine algae colonies.
James Hall, New York's first State Paleontologist, initially classified these geological formations in 1825, leading to scientific research on marine structures.
The property operated as an educational facility from 1924 to 2006, inspiring generations of scientists including evolutionary biologist Stephen Jay Gould.
Located at 42 Petrified Sea Gardens Road, the site remains closed to public access since 2006, with nearby Lester Park offering similar geological displays.
These formations represent the first identified Stromatolites in North America, created by marine algae growth combined with sediments over 500 million years ago.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 43.08305,-73.84449
Latest update: March 10, 2025 13:23
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