Angeac-Charente bonebed, Paleontological excavation site in Angeac-Charente, France
The excavation covers an area of 300 square meters, revealing fossils of dinosaurs, turtles, crocodiles, fish, pterosaurs, and amphibians from the Lower Cretaceous period.
The site, discovered in 2008 during gravel extraction, contains over 7,500 vertebrate bones dating back 140 million years to the Lower Cretaceous period.
The National Museum of Natural History coordinates research at the site, collaborating with universities in Lyon and Rennes, CNRS, and the Angoulême Museum.
Guided tours lasting 90 minutes are available twice daily at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM during the excavation period from July 10 to July 24.
The excavation reveals a tropical swamp ecosystem that existed in the Charente Valley, containing one of the largest known dinosaur species.
GPS coordinates: 45.63040,-0.07460
Latest update: May 25, 2025 01:02
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