Monte San Giorgio in Brusino Arsizio, Switzerland, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional fossil deposits. This mountain, located in the southern part of the Swiss canton of Ticino, offers a glimpse into the Middle Triassic period, about 240 million years ago. The fossils found here include well-preserved remains of marine life, such as fish and reptiles, as well as terrestrial plants and animals.
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