Shaximiao Formation, Jurassic fossil formation in Zigong, China
The Shaximiao Formation contains purple-red mudstones and siltstones interbedded with sandstones, stretching across 180 meters of geological layers in Sichuan Province.
Scientists discovered the formation in 1972 when construction activities revealed dinosaur bones, leading to extensive excavations that produced over 8,000 specimens.
The Zigong Dinosaur Museum displays numerous specimens from the formation, making paleontological discoveries accessible to researchers and visitors from around the world.
Research teams continue excavating fossils within specific sandstone layers, focusing on a 3-5 meter thick section containing the highest concentration of specimens.
The formation holds over 40 tonnes of dinosaur material, including complete skeletons of Shunosaurus, Huayangosaurus, and multiple previously unknown species.
Location: Sichuan
GPS coordinates: 29.20000,105.90000
Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:56
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