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Lot: 7 Unidentified Dinosaur/Reptile Vertebrae (3-6") - Kem Kem Beds
This is a nice lot for someone who likes to do preparation, research and identification. These are 7 unidentified vertebrae with fairly intact processes from the Late Cretaceous Kem Kem Beds of Morocco. Most are probably dinosaurs but may also be crocodilian. These were "field prepped" but the villagers that primarily dig for dinosaur teeth in the formation.
There is still some sandstone matrix attached to parts of the vertebrae and the repair work has been crudely done with sand used to fill gaps. The gap filling actually looks pretty minimal compared to most material you see from the location, and on first glance they processes look all original (not composites). They range from 3" tall (including process) to over 6" I suspect a number of these will look quite nice with some TLC.
At the wholesale price, it's only $50 per vert. If cleaned up and identified they could easily sell for several times that. They have just been sitting on a shelf for some time, and we don't have the time to work on them.
There is still some sandstone matrix attached to parts of the vertebrae and the repair work has been crudely done with sand used to fill gaps. The gap filling actually looks pretty minimal compared to most material you see from the location, and on first glance they processes look all original (not composites). They range from 3" tall (including process) to over 6" I suspect a number of these will look quite nice with some TLC.
At the wholesale price, it's only $50 per vert. If cleaned up and identified they could easily sell for several times that. They have just been sitting on a shelf for some time, and we don't have the time to work on them.
The Kem Kem Group
The Kem Kem Group, also known as the Kem Kem Beds, is a significant geological formation located in southeastern Morocco, specifically in the region of the Anti-Atlas Mountains. This formation dates back to the late Cretaceous period, approximately 95 million years ago. The Kem Kem Beds are primarily composed of sandstone, siltstone, and claystone, interspersed with various sedimentary features that indicate a fluvial to deltaic environment.
The Kem Kem Group is renowned for its rich fossil deposits, which include a diverse array of prehistoric fauna. It has yielded a wide variety of dinosaur fossils, including theropods like Spinosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus, as well as large Sauropod dinosaurs such as Rebbachisaurus. Additionally, the beds are home to many other fossilized creatures, including crocodiles, pterosaurs, fish, and a range of invertebrates.
Paleontologists consider the Kem Kem Group an important site for studying late Cretaceous ecosystems and the evolution of vertebrate life. The fossils found in this region have provided valuable insights into the diversity and behavior of prehistoric species, making it a key location for both scientific research and fossil collecting. The striking landscapes of the Kem Kem Beds, with their colorful rock formations and dramatic geological features, also attract geologists and tourists interested in the natural history of the area.
A paper on this assemblage can be found at: Vertebrate assemblages from the early Late Cretaceous of southeastern Morocco: An overview
One of the tunnels dug into the Kem Kem beds by local miners following the productive fossil beds.
The Kem Kem Group, also known as the Kem Kem Beds, is a significant geological formation located in southeastern Morocco, specifically in the region of the Anti-Atlas Mountains. This formation dates back to the late Cretaceous period, approximately 95 million years ago. The Kem Kem Beds are primarily composed of sandstone, siltstone, and claystone, interspersed with various sedimentary features that indicate a fluvial to deltaic environment.
The Kem Kem Group is renowned for its rich fossil deposits, which include a diverse array of prehistoric fauna. It has yielded a wide variety of dinosaur fossils, including theropods like Spinosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus, as well as large Sauropod dinosaurs such as Rebbachisaurus. Additionally, the beds are home to many other fossilized creatures, including crocodiles, pterosaurs, fish, and a range of invertebrates.
Paleontologists consider the Kem Kem Group an important site for studying late Cretaceous ecosystems and the evolution of vertebrate life. The fossils found in this region have provided valuable insights into the diversity and behavior of prehistoric species, making it a key location for both scientific research and fossil collecting. The striking landscapes of the Kem Kem Beds, with their colorful rock formations and dramatic geological features, also attract geologists and tourists interested in the natural history of the area.
A paper on this assemblage can be found at: Vertebrate assemblages from the early Late Cretaceous of southeastern Morocco: An overview
One of the tunnels dug into the Kem Kem beds by local miners following the productive fossil beds.
SPECIES
Unidentified
LOCATION
Near Taouz, Morocco
FORMATION
Kem Kem Beds
SIZE
3 to 6.2" tall
CATEGORY
ITEM
#82612
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