The Pleistocene of Untermassfeld near Meiningen (Thuringen, Germany): Part 5

Over ten years, excavations at the Early Pleistocene vertebrate site of Untermassfeld resulted in the recovery of over 18,000 identifiable palaeontological finds. This collection has been preserved and evaluated by an interdisciplinary team of scientists, and Part 5 of the Untermassfeld monograph completes the series of descriptions and studies of the extensive finds. The site origin, palaeobiodiversity, taphonomic characteristics, reconstructed palaeoenvironment, chronostratigraphy, and significance in western Palaearctic faunal history are all discussed.

Format: Hardback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2022
Publisher: Schnell & Steiner GmbH, Verlag

Over a span of more than ten years, extensive excavations were conducted at the Early Pleistocene vertebrate site of Untermassfeld,yielding a remarkable abundance of over 18,000 identifiable palaeontological discoveries. Under the direction of R.-D. Kahlke, this remarkable collection has been meticulously preserved and evaluated by an interdisciplinary team of scientists. Part 5 of the Untermassfeld monograph serves as the concluding installment in the series, presenting a comprehensive account of the extensive findings from the site. These findings encompass a wide range of species, including bison bone pathology, novel discoveries regarding fossils of wild boars, elephants, bears, giant hyaenas, and the profound modifications they left on the bone material. Additionally, the monograph delves into a substantial collection of unique felid finds, as well as an array of micromammals and monkeys. A synopsis that incorporates a detailed overview of the site's origin, palaeobiodiversity, taphonomic characteristics, reconstructed palaeoenvironment, chronostratigraphy, and its profound significance in western Palaearctic faunal history brings together all the results obtained from the individual research projects. The completion of this five-volume monograph is further enhanced by the inclusion of comprehensive excavation plans that vividly showcase the extraordinary richness of Untermassfeld's fossil record.

Weight: 2139g
Dimension: 300 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783884673478