The Teruel-Dinópolis Paleontological Joint Foundation has discovered over 250 dinosaur footprints at the Santa Ana site in Ababuj, Teruel. This finding, which includes exceptionally preserved ichnites of sauropods, is part of a project funded by European funds.
The excavation is being conducted under the Dinoexperience Heritage Protection Plan, part of the Tourism Sustainability Plan for the Teruel Community region. This project is financed by the Next Generation-EU funds from the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan (PRTR) and takes place over an area of approximately 200 square meters of the Jurassic Santa Ana site, dated to around 150-145 million years ago.
Notable Findings
At the site, ichnites of sauropods have been found, including footprints of feet and hands with clear impressions of toes and claws, measuring about 80 cm in length, belonging to dinosaurs that were approximately 4 meters tall at the hip and 20 meters in total length. Additionally, isolated tracks and ichnites of ornithopods and theropods have been identified, demonstrating a significant diversity of species at the site.
Complementary Work
In addition to excavation work, the Dinópolis Foundation team is carrying out conservation, preparation, and museographic setup tasks both at the Ababuj site and at other locations in the Teruel Community region, including Aguilar del Alfambra and Galve. These activities aim to preserve and promote the rich paleontological heritage of the region.
