Anhui Paleontology Fossil Museum, Paleontological museum in Hefei, China.
Description
The Anhui Paleontology Fossil Museum is a collection of fossils, minerals, and gemstones displayed across large exhibition halls. The galleries cover different topics ranging from Earth history to modern resources.
History
The museum was founded in 2012 and occupies the building of a former geological institute. This establishment made it a center for researching Earth history in the region.
Culture
The museum displays fossils found in the Anhui region, connecting local Earth history with the evolution of life on the planet. Visitors can trace how the landscape and living forms developed over millions of years.
Practical
The building has several exhibition areas that make it easy to find your way around and explore different topics. Visitors should plan to spend enough time to see the extensive collection.
Did you know?
The collection includes the Chaohusaurus, an extinct sail-like marine reptile discovered in the Anhui region. This fossil shows that the area was once covered by ancient seas.
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