Pilauco Bajo, Archaeological and paleontological site in Osorno, Chile
Pilauco Bajo is an excavation site in Osorno containing remains from the late ice age period. The location holds hundreds of bones, teeth, fossilized droppings, wood pieces, seeds, and skin fragments from extinct animals that once lived here.
Workers discovered large bones at this location in 1986, which were later identified as ice age animal remains. The findings date back around 10,000 years and provide evidence of early human occupation in the region.
The site reflects how early inhabitants depended on hunting large animals to survive in this region. Visitors can sense the connection between people and the megafauna that once roamed these lands.
A visitor center offers observation points over the excavation area where you can watch scientific work and examine replicas of animal remains. The site is organized to let you follow the ongoing research activities directly.
A nearby park displays life-sized replicas of the extinct megafauna that roamed this region more than 12,000 years ago. These reconstructions help visitors imagine what giant animals coexisted with early humans.
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