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Danish fish fossil cliffs set to gain UNESCO status
NYKØBING MORS - Two Danish coastal cliffs where palaeontologists have uncovered 55-million-year-old fossils of prehistoric wildlife are likely to gain World He
New Era23 Jul 2026, 10:00 am
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2026-07-232026-07-23By Correspondent
NYKØBING MORS – Two Danish coastal cliffs where palaeontologists have uncovered 55-million-year-old fossils of prehistoric wildlife are likely to gain World Heritage status as UNESCO’s committee meets in South Korea.
The cliffs have for decades been known for what UNESCO terms “exceedingly well-preserved” fossils of early insects, birdlife, and more than 80 different fish species, including ancient relatives of mackerel and herring.
Originally published by New Era on 23 Jul 2026, 10:00 am. View original article