Ziegeleigrube Vorhalle, Cultural heritage quarry in Hagen-Nord, Germany
The Ziegeleigrube Vorhalle contains layers of sediment formed 318 million years ago during the late Carboniferous period in a marine bay environment.
From the 1860s until 1989, the Vorhaller Klinkerwerke operated at this location, transitioning from brick production to manufacturing clinker materials.
The site holds extensive collections of plant fossils, ancient insects, and marine organisms, now displayed at the LWL Museum of Natural History in Münster.
Regular guided tours are organized by local museums, allowing visitors to explore the geological formations and learn about the preserved fossils.
Scientists discovered some of the world's oldest winged insects at this location, including Homoiptera vorhallensis, a primitive dragonfly with basic wing mechanisms.
Location: Hagen-Nord (district)
GPS coordinates: 51.38220,7.44528
Latest update: March 16, 2025 09:39
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