World Heritage Identification Number: 71
World Heritage since: 1979
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇨🇦 Canada
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Dinosaur Provincial Park: A Paleontological Treasure Trove
Dinosaur Provincial Park, located approximately 220 kilometers east of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a unique and captivating destination that offers a glimpse into Earth's distant past. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1979, stands out for its stunning landscapes and rich fossil deposits, providing valuable insights into the Age of Reptiles, specifically dating back around 75 million years.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
In addition to its particularly beautiful scenery, Dinosaur Provincial Park – located at the heart of the province of Alberta's badlands – contains some of the most important fossil discoveries ever made from the 'Age of Reptiles', in particular about 35 species of dinosaur, dating back some 75 million years.
Encyclopedia Record: Dinosaur Provincial Park
Dinosaur Provincial Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated 220 kilometres east of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; or 48 kilometres (30 mi) northeast of Brooks.Additional Site Details
Area: 7,825 hectares
(viii) — Outstanding example representing major earth stages
Coordinates: 50.76777778 , -111.4922222
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