Chengjiang Fossil Site
- States
- China
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 2012
- Location
- Yunnan Province
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 24.6688888889, 102.9772222222
- Last Visited
- 2023
- UNESCO ID
- 1388
- WH Site
- 1388
The Chengjiang Fossil Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is a remarkable paleontological treasure preserving fossils from 520 million years ago. Known for its exquisitely detailed soft-bodied organisms, it offers critical insights into the Cambrian Explosion, a pivotal evolutionary event. This ancient snapshot of early marine life captivates scientists and highlights Earth’s biological history.