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The Geology and Paleontology Gallery of National Museum Western Visayas features the geological history of Western Visayas. In this gallery, one will discover how geology crafted the region’s landscape and shaped the lands and lives of its inhabitants.
Geographical, topographical and climate changes that occurred in the last 250 million years resulted in the uniqueness of the present-day political region. But do you know that elephants and stegodonts once roamed Panay? Proof of which are the tooth fossils of these two megafauna found in the town of Cabatuan, Iloilo.
The Geology and Paleontology Gallery is one of the exhibits in the National Museum Western Visayas, located in Iloilo City, Philippines. It showcases the region's geological history and the rich fossil record found in the area.
The exhibit features a collection of fossils and geological specimens from different time periods, including the Cenozoic and Mesozoic eras. It highlights the unique geology of the region, which is characterized by volcanic rocks, limestone formations, and marine deposits.
One of the highlights of the exhibit is the skeleton of a prehistoric elephant, which is considered to be one of the most complete specimens of its kind in Southeast Asia. The exhibit also features other fossils, including those of marine reptiles and various species of mollusks and bivalves.
The Geology and Paleontology Gallery is known for its informative and educational presentation of the region's geological history and paleontological record. It provides visitors with a glimpse of the rich diversity of life that existed in the area millions of years ago, and highlights the importance of preserving these fossils for scientific study and education.