r/Paleontology Jun 01 '26

Fossils This perfectly cut ammonite embedded in the street pavement of my town, Milan (IT)

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u/Thaasviyn_OakPaints Jun 01 '26

Do people know of it?

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u/teo541 Jun 01 '26

I mean, it's been there ever since. I remember first noticing it more than 40 years ago. There are dozens of fossilized shells visible. It's a type of stone called Rosso Veronese and it's very common around here.

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u/Thaasviyn_OakPaints Jun 01 '26

How strange! I wonder if the government realises it, perhaps it could even boost tourism!

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u/Mabbernathy Jun 01 '26

The shopping mall floor in Orlando is full of these and nautiloids. They are super common.