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Messel Fossil Site
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Messel Fossil Site
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This former quarry in the town of the same name is home to countless fossils, earning it UNESCO World Heritage status.
Overview of the Messel Site
This former quarry in the town of the same name is home to countless fossils, earning it UNESCO World Heritage status.
- Type of place: archaeological site.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Features:
- Area: 0.42 km².
- Altitude:
History of the Messel Fossil Site
What to see and do
Practical information
- Location:
- Address: Messel, Germany.
- Opening hours:
- Price:
- Website: whc.unesco.org/
- How to get there: