An overview of paleontological resources preserved within prehistoric and historic structures.
Santucci BA, Moneymaker C, Lisco J, Santucci VL. 2020. An overview of paleontological resources preserved within prehistoric and historic structures.. Pages 347-356. In Fossil Record #7: New Mexico Museum of Nature and Science Bulletin. New Mexico Museum of Nature and Science. Albuquerque, NM
The occurrence of fossils and fossiliferous stone within historic and prehistoric structures is relatively widespread and presents some unique insights into the human dimensions of paleontological resources. Fossil invertebrates, vertebrates, plants, and trace fossils are all known to occur within building stones incorporated into a wide variety of structures. The presence of fossils within structures can be either intentional or unintentional actions by individuals involved with the design and construction of these man-made features. This overview of fossils within historic and prehistoric structures enables a greater understanding of the scope, significance, distribution, and management issues associated with the preservation, conservation, and protection of these fossiliferous cultural resources.
- Type
- Book Chapter
- Authors
- Santucci, Brianna; Moneymaker, Carol; Lisco, John; Santucci, Vincent
- Units
- CASA , GETT , GRCA , INDE , MALL , MLKM , PEFO , VAFO , WAMO , YELL
- Keywords
- fossils, historic structures, paleontology, prehistoric structures
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Geology and Soils | Paleontology | Paleontology