The collections related to the Earth Sciences are represented by mineralogical, petrographic and paleontological collections largely coming from the territory of Brescia.
The major paleontological deposits represented within the collections include the continental Permiano Inferiore from the upper Val Trompia, with traces of tetrapods and plant remains, the Triassico Superiore from the upper Valvestino and the upper Valle del Garza, with fish and marine crustaceans, and the Giurassico Inferiore, with ammonites of M. Domaro, historic fossiliferous locality near Gardone Val Trompia.
Thousands of remains of the great mammals of the Quaternary are preserved, brought by the floods of the river Oglio (south of Brescia) and from the karst cavities of the foothills in the eastern surroundings of the city.
Of particular importance, within the mineralogical and petrographic collections, are samples from the Adamello massif and the mines in the three valleys of Brescia, especially Val Trompia and Val Camonica.
The entire Brescian sedimentary succession is well represented both in historical and in recent collections.
Of great scientific and historical value are the meteorites of Trenzano and Alfianello, fallen on their territories in 1800, and a peculiar collection of Egyptian mummies of animals donated between the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The Earth Sciences Department deals with the conservation of geo-paleontological heritage, the collection and processing of geological data relating to the territory, scientific research on the territory and collections, the protection of property, paleontological sites and geosites, the dissemination of scientific data at all levels, through permanent and temporary exhibitions, scientific publications, with participation in congresses, public conferences, excursions in the area, training courses and providing advice.
The Section is equipped with a laboratory where macroscopic and microscopic observations of the finds are carried out, as well as the preparation of fossils found by the Museum through the direction of paleontological excavations on the territory of Brescia.
For the achievement of institutional goals, the Department collaborates with Italian and foreign Museums, Universities, organization of research and land protection.
Story map “Viaggio attraverso la carta geologica”
https://t.co/gwXNJ8UfRY
CARG projet introduction
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CARG projet documentary (Brescia sheet from minute 10:27 to 16:47)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
