Karl Deschmann (1821–1889) is one of the most controversial figures in Slovenian history. While a... more Karl Deschmann (1821–1889) is one of the most controversial figures in Slovenian history. While an unquestionable authority in natural sciences and archaeology, his political activities have earned him a place among the renegades of the nation; in the decades following his death, Slovenian historians and other scholars have not been able to overcome their prejudices and subjective judgements about his life, work, and importance for the Slovenian nation. Deschmann’s scientific and political pursuits, however, are closely intertwined and cannot be understood or presented as two separate entities. After all, he would have had a hard time exploring numerous archaeological sites and erecting today’s museum building had he not had the support of the German-oriented political leaders of Carniola of his time.
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Sep 1, 2021
The cross-border Geopark Karawanken/ Karavanke was established in 2011 to reflect the diverse geo... more The cross-border Geopark Karawanken/ Karavanke was established in 2011 to reflect the diverse geological composition and varied and rich natural and cultural heritage of the area. The wealth of geological heritage is reflected in numerous, already existing geosites, exceptional and unique on a global level, as well as in newly determined mineral and fossil sites. An example of the latter is the fossil site with rare Valanginian-Hauterivian heteromorphic ammonites, located in the SE part of the Karawanken/ Karavanke UNESCO Global Geopark, near Leše village above Prevalje. It is the first and newly discovered locality of heteromorphic ammonites Himantoceras trinodosum Thieuloy, 1964 and Crioceratites cf. nolani Kilian, 1910 in Slovenia. We explore the importance and potential of good cooperation between the local community, paleontologists and other geoscientists, geoheritage (paleontological heritage) conservation and UNESCO Global Geoparks.
Fossil remains of chondrichthyan tooth bases (roots) were found in Lower Permian beds exposed alo... more Fossil remains of chondrichthyan tooth bases (roots) were found in Lower Permian beds exposed along the forest road between Dovje and Plavški Rovt. These layers are part of the clastic development of the Trogkofel Group beds. They are composed of an alternation of dark to light-grey shales, siltstone, and sandstone with rare beds of the conglomerate. Within the clastic succession, layers or lenses of dark-grey to black limestones (biosparitic, biomicritic and oolitic) and limestone breccias occur. The limestone consists remains of algae, fusulinids, brachiopods, and mostly crinoids (Palermocrinus and Entrochus). Detail study has shown that two remains of tooth bases belong to the genus Petalodus, one of them to the species Petalodus ohioensis. The bases are tongue-shaped and come to a rounded point in the distal (base end) edge. On the surface of the base, the typical oval-shaped foramina are visible. In addition, the osteodentine is visible on the cross-section of one specimen. Tee...
Pieces of fossil wood were discovered near Komenda from the Lower Miocene beds. According to micr... more Pieces of fossil wood were discovered near Komenda from the Lower Miocene beds. According to microscopic wood anatomy it corresponds to the family Meliaceae and to the genus Carapoxylon. This is the first identification of Miocene hardwood from Slovenia. Fossil woods of genus Carapoxylon are most common in the Ottnangian to Badenian period in central Europe (North Alpine Molasse Basin). The nearest living relatives of Carapoxylon belong to genus Carapa, Xylocarpus and Entandrophragma.
Karl Deschmann (1821–1889) is one of the most controversial figures in Slovenian history. While a... more Karl Deschmann (1821–1889) is one of the most controversial figures in Slovenian history. While an unquestionable authority in natural sciences and archaeology, his political activities have earned him a place among the renegades of the nation; in the decades following his death, Slovenian historians and other scholars have not been able to overcome their prejudices and subjective judgements about his life, work, and importance for the Slovenian nation. Deschmann’s scientific and political pursuits, however, are closely intertwined and cannot be understood or presented as two separate entities. After all, he would have had a hard time exploring numerous archaeological sites and erecting today’s museum building had he not had the support of the German-oriented political leaders of Carniola of his time.
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Sep 1, 2021
The cross-border Geopark Karawanken/ Karavanke was established in 2011 to reflect the diverse geo... more The cross-border Geopark Karawanken/ Karavanke was established in 2011 to reflect the diverse geological composition and varied and rich natural and cultural heritage of the area. The wealth of geological heritage is reflected in numerous, already existing geosites, exceptional and unique on a global level, as well as in newly determined mineral and fossil sites. An example of the latter is the fossil site with rare Valanginian-Hauterivian heteromorphic ammonites, located in the SE part of the Karawanken/ Karavanke UNESCO Global Geopark, near Leše village above Prevalje. It is the first and newly discovered locality of heteromorphic ammonites Himantoceras trinodosum Thieuloy, 1964 and Crioceratites cf. nolani Kilian, 1910 in Slovenia. We explore the importance and potential of good cooperation between the local community, paleontologists and other geoscientists, geoheritage (paleontological heritage) conservation and UNESCO Global Geoparks.
Fossil remains of chondrichthyan tooth bases (roots) were found in Lower Permian beds exposed alo... more Fossil remains of chondrichthyan tooth bases (roots) were found in Lower Permian beds exposed along the forest road between Dovje and Plavški Rovt. These layers are part of the clastic development of the Trogkofel Group beds. They are composed of an alternation of dark to light-grey shales, siltstone, and sandstone with rare beds of the conglomerate. Within the clastic succession, layers or lenses of dark-grey to black limestones (biosparitic, biomicritic and oolitic) and limestone breccias occur. The limestone consists remains of algae, fusulinids, brachiopods, and mostly crinoids (Palermocrinus and Entrochus). Detail study has shown that two remains of tooth bases belong to the genus Petalodus, one of them to the species Petalodus ohioensis. The bases are tongue-shaped and come to a rounded point in the distal (base end) edge. On the surface of the base, the typical oval-shaped foramina are visible. In addition, the osteodentine is visible on the cross-section of one specimen. Tee...
Pieces of fossil wood were discovered near Komenda from the Lower Miocene beds. According to micr... more Pieces of fossil wood were discovered near Komenda from the Lower Miocene beds. According to microscopic wood anatomy it corresponds to the family Meliaceae and to the genus Carapoxylon. This is the first identification of Miocene hardwood from Slovenia. Fossil woods of genus Carapoxylon are most common in the Ottnangian to Badenian period in central Europe (North Alpine Molasse Basin). The nearest living relatives of Carapoxylon belong to genus Carapa, Xylocarpus and Entandrophragma.
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