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<p>The province of Teruel (Spain) stands out as a key reference in museographic initiatives focused on the study and dissemination of paleontological heritage. A noteworthy recent development has taken place around the Cenomanian `Mas de Pérez´ dinosaur tracksite, located near the village of Mosqueruela, within the Maestrazgo UNESCO Global Geopark (Aragonese branch of the Iberian Mountain Range). `Mas de Pérez´ tracksite contributes to covering the remarkable gap corresponding to the first half of the Late Cretaceous epoch that was, until recently, almost completely devoid of significant dinosaur fossil occurrences in Iberia. At present, in `Mas de Pérez´ there are six theropod trackways as well as some isolated tridactyl footprints that sum a total of 99 tracks, plus 11 undetermined shallow elongated depressions. Therefore, the ichnoassemblage comprises 110 tracks, most of which are attributed to theropod dinosaurs. The track-bearing surface was deposited in a shallow shelf environment open to the Tethys with evidence of subaerial exposure events. Beyond the scientific interest, the site has become a driving force for local development through stakeholder involvement. These initiatives clearly demonstrate the effective integration of paleontological research with territorial development strategies within a Geopark area.</p>

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Sustainable Management and Protection of a Cenomanian Dinosaur Tracksite from Mosqueruela (Maestrazgo UNESCO Global Geopark, Teruel, Spain)

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    2026年5月18日

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  • Luis Mampel,
  • Alberto Cobos

摘要

The province of Teruel (Spain) stands out as a key reference in museographic initiatives focused on the study and dissemination of paleontological heritage. A noteworthy recent development has taken place around the Cenomanian `Mas de Pérez´ dinosaur tracksite, located near the village of Mosqueruela, within the Maestrazgo UNESCO Global Geopark (Aragonese branch of the Iberian Mountain Range). `Mas de Pérez´ tracksite contributes to covering the remarkable gap corresponding to the first half of the Late Cretaceous epoch that was, until recently, almost completely devoid of significant dinosaur fossil occurrences in Iberia. At present, in `Mas de Pérez´ there are six theropod trackways as well as some isolated tridactyl footprints that sum a total of 99 tracks, plus 11 undetermined shallow elongated depressions. Therefore, the ichnoassemblage comprises 110 tracks, most of which are attributed to theropod dinosaurs. The track-bearing surface was deposited in a shallow shelf environment open to the Tethys with evidence of subaerial exposure events. Beyond the scientific interest, the site has become a driving force for local development through stakeholder involvement. These initiatives clearly demonstrate the effective integration of paleontological research with territorial development strategies within a Geopark area.