Dinosaur Quarry of Altamura, Archaeological site with dinosaur tracks in Altamura, Italy.
The limestone quarry contains over 20,000 fossilized dinosaur footprints spread across multiple layers of rock formations from the Late Cretaceous period.
Discovered in 1999, this paleontological site dates back 80 million years when the region was characterized by muddy plains under tropical climate conditions.
The site serves as an educational center where students and researchers study dinosaur locomotion patterns and behavioral characteristics through preserved track sequences.
Visitors can access the dinosaur quarry through guided tours, which require advance reservations through the official website or local tourism office.
Scientists have identified tracks from 200 individual dinosaurs belonging to five different species, making it one of the largest concentrations in Europe.
Location: Altamura
GPS coordinates: 40.80625,16.62450
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:18
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