Repedea Hill Fossil Site, Nature reserve in Iași County, Romania.
Repedea Hill is a nature reserve featuring limestone walls, abandoned quarries, caves, and plateau sections at the edge of the Moldavian Plateau. The protected area is divided between a strictly managed scientific zone and a surrounding buffer zone to ensure preservation.
Professor Grigore Cobălcescu started geological investigations here in 1862 and published discoveries about local fossil fauna. His research became foundational for the development of Romanian geology.
The hill draws students and researchers who study fossilized remains and learn how this region was once covered by an ancient sea. Visitors can witness the traces of marine life that existed millions of years ago.
Visitors should prepare for uneven terrain and rocky surfaces by wearing sturdy footwear. Access is regulated to protect the geological formations, so plan your visit ahead.
The limestone layers contain over 40 species of fossilized mollusks from an ancient sea called the Paratethys. Visitors can actually spot specimens like Cardium and Venus shells embedded in the rock faces.
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