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Lombardy, Ticino

Osteno / Besano-Monte San Giorgio Triassic (protected)

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What you could find

Reported finds from this ground.

Crystals and mineralsCrystals and minerals

Also reported: Marine reptiles (Besanosaurus), fish, invertebrates in Besano Fm bituminous shale (viewing only).

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).

Why this spot

Triassic

Triassic marine Lagerstatte. Protected; visit the museums.

Keep exploring nearby

More spots in this area.

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Osteno / Besano Triassic, Italy9 km away · Fossil site
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