Ejpovické útesy, Natural monument near Dýšina, Czech Republic
Ejpovické útesy is a rocky outcrop with steep limestone walls exposed in what was once a working quarry. The cliff faces clearly show the layered formations of ancient reef structures from the Lower Ordovician period.
This site received protected status in 1993 and brings together the history of stone quarrying with scientific interest in ancient marine formations. The limestone walls preserve fossils millions of years old that tell the story of early reefs.
Scientists study the preserved organisms, including Berenicea vetera specimens and stromatolites, to understand early Paleozoic marine environments.
The site is accessible via local roads and sits on a hillside with a gradual rise toward the rock face. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and stay cautious around the steep edges, especially in wet conditions.
The quarry is now partially flooded, creating an unexpected feature that frames the rock formations and gives the landscape an unusual character. This water mirrors the limestone walls and shifts how the ancient structures appear throughout the day.
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