Alcoota, Paleontological site in Central Desert Region, Australia
Alcoota contains numerous fossilized bones and teeth within an expansive bone bed located 200 kilometers northeast of Alice Springs.
The first scientific investigations of the site began in 1962, followed by systematic annual excavations from 1984 by the Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory.
The site reveals evidence of ancient Australian creatures, including the Dromornis stirtoni bird and the Thylacinus potens marsupial predator from 8 million years ago.
The 48-hectare protected area features a permanent field station and protective fencing to preserve the dense concentration of prehistoric animal remains.
The fossil deposits are packed so densely that extracting individual specimens requires careful techniques to prevent damage to surrounding bones.
Location: Central Desert Region
GPS coordinates: -22.86100,134.41830
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:01
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