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Natural Monuments

From Mines to Fossils

Natural Monuments

From Mines to Fossils

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From Mines to Fossils

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Location: Ticino, Switzerland

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October 24, 2020

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At this point is the famous fossil mine (World Heritage Site) of a world that has been past 240 million years. You can find out more about this on the sign next to the small mine entrance and the corresponding museum in Meride or Besano. The mine is famous for the variety of fossils that have been excavated.

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August 10, 2026

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„The richness and diversity of the fossilized remains of life on Earth at Monte San Giorgio are unique worldwide. The mountain holds the secrets of the prehistoric history of life on Earth from over two hundred million years ago, including the history of our own origins as humans,“ reports the website of the – highly recommended – television series »Treasures of the World – Heritage of Humanity«, which presents UNESCO World Heritage sites from all eras and continents in several hundred short (fifteen-minute) film contributions.

The episode can be accessed via this link to the ARD Mediathek =>> ardmediathek.de/video/schaetze-der-welt/monte-san-giorgio-schweiz-folge-326/swr/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS82ODQ5MjE4

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Elevation 720 m

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