Chengjiang Fossil Site

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Chengjiang Fossil Site, UNESCO World Heritage fossil site in Chengjiang City, China.

The Chengjiang Fossil Site contains numerous marine animal remains within sedimentary rocks, representing the early evolution of complex animal life on Earth.

Scientists discovered the site in 1984, revealing over 200 species of marine organisms that lived approximately 518 million years ago during the Cambrian period.

The research center at Chengjiang contributes to global understanding of early life forms through international scientific collaborations and paleontological conferences.

Visitors can reach the site by taking a taxi from Kunming for the final 20 kilometers to Maotianshan, where information panels explain the ancient marine discoveries.

The fossil deposits contain soft-bodied organisms with preserved internal organs, providing rare evidence of early animal anatomy from the Cambrian period.

Location: Chengjiang City

GPS coordinates: 24.66889,102.97722

Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:49

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