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Fossil Hunting & Paleontology

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Fossil Hunting & Paleontology

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Afar Triangle
Ethiopia★ 8

Afar Triangle

Site of Lucy and other early hominids with active rift valley research. Remote with security and extreme heat challenges. Access mostly via research expeditions. National Museum in Addis Ababa holds fossils.

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Wadi Al-Hitan
Egypt★ 4

Wadi Al-Hitan

UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for whale evolution fossils including Basilosaurus and Dorudon. Best visited October-April. Modest daily costs and low entry fee make it accessible.

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Sahara Dinosaurs
Niger★ 9

Sahara Dinosaurs

Site with Jobaria, Nigersaurus, and Sarcosuchus discovered by Paul Sereno. Expedition-based access with security concerns. Niamey museum holds key specimens.

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Karoo Deposits
Zimbabwe★ 4

Karoo Deposits

Known for Vulcanodon and Syntarsus fossils. Basic facilities and natural history museum in Bulawayo.

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Dinosaur Beds
Malawi★ 3

Dinosaur Beds

Site of Malawisaurus discovery with developing tourism and cultural museum.

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Mosasaur Coast
Angola★ 7

Mosasaur Coast

Marine reptile and mosasaur fossil sites with post-war developing tourism and limited access.

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Dinosaur Footprints Lesotho
Lesotho★ 6

Dinosaur Footprints Lesotho

Abundant dinosaur trackways including Lesothosaurus. Many sites require 4x4 access with basic tourism infrastructures.

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