Djadochta Formation

#17 among destinations in Mongolia

Nature, Natural attraction, Sand dune

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The Djadochta Formation is a highly fossiliferous geological formation situated in Central Asia, Gobi Desert, dating from the Late Cretaceous period, about 75 million to 71 million years ago. The type locality is the Bayn Dzak locality, famously known as the Flaming Cliffs. Dinosaur, mammal, and other reptile remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°8'19"N, 103°43'41"E

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ÖmnögoviMongolia

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Djadochta Formation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flaming Cliffs.

~110 ftS
Outdoor activities
Flaming Cliffs
1 min walk • The Flaming Cliffs site, with the alternative Mongolian name of Mongolian: Улаан Эрэг, is a region of the Gobi Desert in the Ömnögovi Province of Mongolia, in which important fossil finds have been made.