Tracksite of Dinosaurs and Pterosaurs in Sanbuk-dong, Gunsan
群山 山北洞 恐龍발자국과 翼龍발자국 化石産地
전북특별자치도 군산시
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.548
- Category
- 자연지형
- Era
- 중생대
- Designated year
- 2014
- Location
- 군산시, 전북특별자치도— 전북특별자치도 군산시 산북동 1047-17
- Coordinates
- 35.972062, 126.658561
Description
The fossil site in Sanbuk-dong, Gunsan contains a variety of fossil remains and tracks left by dinosaurs, including pterosaurs. It is the first site of its kind to have been discovered in the Jeollabuk-do area, and is widely regarded as a valuable source of palaeo-biogeographic and palaeo-environmental knowledge about the Korea Peninsula in the age of dinosaurs. The site boasts a high concentration and diversity of fossil footprints, including well-preserved fossilized tracks of large theropods and the largest fossilized footprints of a Caririchnium discovered in Korea to date. These paleontological remains are an important source of information that will broaden our knowledge and understanding of the dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period and the palaeo-environment.
Location
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)