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Aras UNESCO Global Geopark Visitor Center
More than one hundred types of minerals and fossils are exhibited in the Aras UNESCO Global Geopark Visitor Center
The Aras UNESCO Global Geopark Visitor Center is located inside the Mountain Park, adjacent to the beautiful Shalali-Dara geosite.
The stone building of the Visitor Center consists of two sections: the main hall and the training room.
In the main hall, more than one hundred types of minerals and fossils are on display. There is also a table dedicated to showcasing geoproducts created by local artisans of the geopark.
One of the highlights of the center is the Geological Time Scale table, which features a map of geological periods along with corresponding rock samples collected from the Aras Geopark.
Some examples of the minerals and fossils displayed at the visitor center:
