Paleontological Site Arroio Cancela, Paleontological site in Santa Maria, Brazil
The Paleontological Site Arroio Cancela spans across 9 hectares of land, intersected by a stream within the Nossa Senhora de Lourdes neighborhood.
Scientists discovered a juvenile saurischian dinosaur in 1974, preserving approximately seventy percent of its trunk bones in the red sediments.
This location contributes to Brazilian paleontological research as part of the extensive network of fossil sites in the Santa Maria region.
The site maintains excellent accessibility, positioned just 600 meters from Santa Maria's Central Bus Station and near the General Edson de Figueiredo School.
Research indicates the presence of 500 to 2000 fossils within the study area, dating back 225 million years to the Triassic period.
GPS coordinates: -29.69504,-53.79540
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:39
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