Tag Archives: Portugal
Giant trilobites and biotite nodules in Portugal
The generally accepted reason for the fame of Arouca is Princess Mafalda, born 1195, who was responsible for the convent becoming Cistercian. Here is an interesting story – she was beatified in 1793. However, I won’t go into that now, … Continue reading
400,000-year-old fossil human cranium is oldest ever found in Portugal
Researchers have found the oldest fossil human cranium in Portugal, marking an important contribution to knowledge of human evolution during the middle Pleistocene in Europe and to the origin of the Neanderthals. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
Water hole in Portugal Looks Like a Portal to Another Dimension
Photo: Turismo While it may look like a natural phenomenon, this watery sinkhole is anything but. Named Covão do Conchos it is regarded as one of Portugal’s top secret attractions. The mesmerising whirlpool, which has been caught in high definition … Continue reading
plantsrocksthings: Fluorite with Pyrite, from Portugal.
plantsrocksthings: Fluorite with Pyrite, from Portugal. mineralia