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Scenic landscape view in Shanwang Fossils in Shandong, China

Shanwang Fossils

China, Shandong

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Shanwang Fossils

LocationChina, Shandong
RegionShandong
TypeNational Nature Reserve
Coordinates36.9000°, 118.3330°
Established1980
Area13
Nearest CityWeifang (55 km)
Major CityWeifang (55 km)
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About Shanwang Fossils

A paleontological reserve in Linqu County protecting one of the world's richest Miocene fossil deposits. The 18-million-year-old diatomite formations preserve over 600 species across twelve categories including insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

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Shanwang Fossils in Shandong, China
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