Ammonite slab, Paleontological site in Digne-les-Bains, France
The limestone surface spans 320 square meters and contains over 1,550 fossilized ammonites dating back to the Lower Jurassic period.
Road construction workers first uncovered sections of the ammonite-rich limestone surface in June 1941, leading to subsequent excavations revealing hundreds of specimens.
The site forms a central part of the Haute-Provence UNESCO Global Geopark, serving as an educational center for geological and paleontological studies.
An observation platform provides access to visitors with limited mobility, offering clear views of the fossilized marine creatures embedded in the rock.
The largest ammonite specimens preserved in the limestone measure up to 70 centimeters in diameter, representing the Coroniceras multicostatum species.
Location: Digne-les-Bains
GPS coordinates: 44.11947,6.23403
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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