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The deposit of Aumane

Squelette monté d'Hipparion prostylum
Limons rouges
Planche d'Albert Gaudry (1873)
Credit : ©Noël Podevigne - Université Lyon 1

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This paleontological deposit is a major geological site which is recognized at international level. Geologists have discovered fossils typical of African wildlife: gazelles, elephants, saber-toothed tigers and especially Hipparion, a distant cousin of the horse! A new species, having identified the creation of a new geological period: Tortonian. This period is the penultimate subdivision of Miocene: a savannah stretched at the foot of Luberon 7 million years ago!

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43.78067995.4766992
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Point of Interest updated on 30/11/2025

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾