The Messel pit is a disused quarry near the village of Messel about 35 km southeast of Frankfurt am Main. Bituminous shale was mined there. Because of its abundance of well-preserved fossils dating from the middle of the Eocene, it has significant geological and scientific importance. Over 1000 species of plants and animals have been found at the site. Messel pit was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Unesco: Messel Pit Fossil Site
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Date: Nov 11
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