Fossil Site in Gain-ri, Namhae
南海 加仁里 化石産地
경상남도 남해군
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.499
- Category
- 자연지형
- Era
- 중생대
- Designated year
- 2008
- Location
- 남해군, 경상남도— 경상남도 남해군 창선면 가인리 산 60-20 , 산 230-1 등
- Coordinates
- 34.885351, 128.051358
Description
Over 1,500 fossilized footprints of carnivorous dinosaurs have been found in this place, with the longest trackway (52m) having fifty-seven footprints. This site is noted for the high concentration of dinosaur footprints as well as for the length of trackways. Footprints of carnivorous dinosaurs discovered at this place are in two different sizes, large and medium. Fossilized footprints of herbivorous dinosaurs (sauropods and ornithopods) are also found alongside those of carnivorous dinosaurs. Meanwhile, at the southeast shore near this site, large quantities of silicified woods, plant fossils and other trace fossils have been discovered. This shore section is also of interest for its various sedimentary structures including chasms and ripple marks. The sedimentary structures with well-developed cross-bedding make this fossil site of great scholarly significance.
Location
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)