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Fossil sites on the World Heritage List
5 properties are described in Wikidata as fossil sites (or a close variant): 5 natural. Most in Canada (3), Germany (1), Egypt (1).
Natural 5
| Site | Country | Year | Type | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anticosti |
Canada | 2023 | Natural | viii |
Joggins Fossil Cliffs |
Canada | 2008 | Natural | viii |
Messel pit |
Germany | 1995 | Natural | viii |
Miguasha National Park |
Canada | 1999 | Natural | viii |
Wadi Al-Hitan |
Egypt | 2005 | Natural | viii |
Data: Wikidata (CC0) · danger list as published in 2026 · independent atlas, not affiliated with UNESCO or Petit Futé.




