chengjiang fossil site
states: [china]
category: natural
year: 2012
location: Yunnan Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 24.6688888889, 102.9772222222
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 1388
world heritage site: 1388
The Chengjiang Fossil Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is a remarkable paleontological treasure preserving fossils from 520 million years ago. Known for its exquisitely detailed soft-bodied organisms, it offers critical insights into the Cambrian Explosion, a pivotal evolutionary event. This ancient snapshot of early marine life captivates scientists and highlights Earth’s biological history.
