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, (8 7 4,5 .) - Yellow smithsonite , Lavrion ,Greece

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-Green smithsonite on rock matrix ,Lavrion ,Greece (3X2,5X2,5 cms)

Cluster of bladed transparent barite crystals from Lavrion ,Greece ( 4,5 X 2 X 3 cms)

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Palaeolithic finds in Megalopoli - When lignite mining brings archaeological treasures to light
Panagiotis Vergoulis
Mining and metallurgical engineer, MSc Environment and development, National Technical University of
Athens (bergmet@yahoo.com)

During the Pleistocene geological epoch Megalopoli basin was largely covered by marshlands and a large
shallow lake, on the banks of which rich flora and fauna have developed. But when the waters found a
way out to the sea through the straits of Karytaina, the lush vegetation and, naturally, the animals
disappeared. Over the centuries, surface waters and rain have eroded the ground and transported soil
and sand from the surrounding mountains, which resulted in covering the once rich flora and fauna.
Remnants of the pleistocene fauna of the area have been found since ancient times, as Pausanias,
passing from Megalopoli basin in the 2nd century AD, wrote: there are bones that exceed in size the
human ones. There is even lore about them being the bones of giants, brought by Opladamus as allies of
Rea. (Pausanias, Arcadia, VIII 32.5).
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In 1902, centuries later, the gigantic bones described by Pausanias were accidentally rediscovered when
a peasant from the village of Isioma Karyon saw them emerging on the bank of a stream. A research was
made by Skoufos, Professor of the University of Athens, that showed that the climate in southern Greece
changed many times during the Pleistocene period, as on the lake shores of the basin lived, without
coexisting at the same time, two completely different categories of mammals (categories based on the
climatic conditions in which they lived): mammals of warm climate and rich vegetation (elephants, deer,
rhinoceroses, hippopotami, horses) and mammals of cold climates and perhaps frozen land with steppe
and tundra vegetation (mammoths, bison, and hairy rhinos). It is noteworthy that this area is the
southernmost part of the planet where a hairy rhinoceros skeleton has been found, as, until today, such
mammals have been found except for Megalopoli only in Siberia and Poland.
The research went on at the beginning of the 1960s led by professor Ioannis Melentis and after 2000 by
professor Theodorou with no notable results.
In 2013 at the PPC lignite mine in Marathousa, about 2 kilometers west of Megalopolis, in Arcadia
(Marathousa 1 site), significant findings dating back to the Lower Paleolithic Period were traced. Stone
artifacts (paleolithic tools) were found there, next to bones of an elephant (of the species Elephas
antiquus) and other mammals, dating from 300 to 600 thousand years ago. It is worth noting that the
skeleton of the elephant, the excavation of which was completed in August 2015, was almost whole, and
there were rich traces of fauna (rodents, birds, amphibians and reptiles) and flora (pieces of wood, fruit,
etc.) of the Lower Paleolithic Period. The archaeological remains were kept in excellent condition due to
their rapid coverage by lake sediments.
In conclusion, the human presence in the area is verified even from the Paleolithic Age, although up to
now no human skeleton of that period has been found. According to the first archaeological evidence,
the people of the Paleolithic period used to construct stone artefacts in situ, suitable for skinning and
slicing the elephant. Traces of cuts by stone tools were found on several of the bones of the elephant,
suggesting that Marathousa 1 is a butchering site. It actually is the only outdoor elephant butchering
site known until today in the Balkans, and one of the oldest archaeological sites in Greece. It is
therefore extremely important for understanding Europe's pre-historic past.
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1.www.tvxs.gr, : 600.000
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2.www.news247.gr, ; 300.000
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The villager from Isoma Karyes who discovered the paleontological remains in 1902.
Der Dorfbewohner von Isoma Karyes, der die palontologischen Reliquien im Jahre 1902 entdeckte.
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Professor Skoufos in the 1902 excavations in Isioma Karyon.
Professor Skoufos in den Ausgrabungen von 1902 in Isioma Karyon.

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Mammoth lower jaw, as it is currently exposed in the spiritual center of Megalopoli.
Mammut-Unterkiefer, wie es derzeit im spirituellen Zentrum von Megalopoli ausgesetzt ist
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(Map courtesy : https://www.google.com/intl/el/earth/ )

2013.
The point where the elephant and the other findings were discovered.
Der Punkt, an dem der Elefant und die anderen Erkenntnisse entdeckt wurden.

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The research team of the Paleoanthropology-Speleology Faculty of Southern Greece and of the University of
Tbingen, Germany, with paleoantropologist K. Charvati.
Das Forschungsteam der Paloanthropologie-Speleology Fakultt fr Sdgriechenland und der Universitt Tbingen,
Deutschland, mit paleoanthropologist K. Charvati.
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The gigantic elephant skull, plastered for protection.
Der gigantische Elefantenschdel, verputzt zum Schutz.

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Partial view of the site of the excavation in Marathousa 1 with part of the elephant skeleton.
Teilansicht des Ausgrabungsortes in Marathousa 1 mit Teil des Elefanten-Skeletts.
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Stone tools. Paleolithic tools, from the excavations in the mine of Marathousa
Steinwerkzeuge. Palolithische Werkzeuge, aus den Ausgrabungen in der Bergwerk von Marathousa

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Marathousa 1: Elephant bone in stratigraphic affinity with a stone tool (in circle).
Marathousa 1: Elefantenknochen in stratigraphischer Affinitt zu einem Steinwerkzeug (im Kreis).
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Marathousa 1: Photograph via microscope, where traces of cut in elephant bone are visible.
Marathousa 1: Foto ber Mikroskop, wo Spuren von Elefantenknochen geschnitten sind.

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Geological section at Marathousa mine, just 500 meters from where the elephant was found in 2013. The red arrow
indicates the chalk, geological formation rich in fossils. The wider area is also likely to hide other paleolithic
treasures.
Geologischer Abschnitt im Marathousa-Bergwerk, nur 500 Meter von dem Ort, wo der Elefant im Jahr 2013
gefunden wurde. Der rote Pfeil zeigt die Kreide, geologische Formation reich an Fossilien. Der breitere Bereich
drfte auch andere palolithische Schtze verbergen.
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The present image of the point where the elephant was found.
Das gegenwrtige Bild von dem Punkt, wo der Elefant gefunden wurde.

Paleontology on postage stamps

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(2002).
On the occasion of the article by Mr. Panagiotis Vergoulis, we would like to remind that the
-NEWS ON MINERALS have promoted the thematic Philately in Geological Sciences for the past 32 years and
we quote below two stamps on Paleontology and Paleoanthropology published by Hellenic Post , in drachmas ,
before the euro (2002).

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A. 12.05.1979 "International conference on the early Tertiary time in the Mediterranean region"- Fossil fish Mene
Psarianosi Symeonidis from early Tertiary rock formations in Kriti Island ,Greece , depicted on the stamp.
B. 15.03.1982 "European Congress of Anthropology in Petralona" - Skull of Homo petralona, 700,000 years ago
discovered in 1960 in a cave near Thessaloniki,Greece.
Note from the editor : Translation of the explanations of the images in German of the article of Mr. Panagiotis
Vergoulis was done by the ORYKTOLOGIKA NEA-NEWS ON MINERALS.
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Mereiterite from Lavrion , Greece

K2Fe2+ (SO4)24H2O
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Occurrence : In a 1 X 2 X 2 m pocket in marble.Associated minerals are : limonite,smithsonite and gypsum
General appearance : Heavily etched and rounded subhedral crystals (up to 10 X 8 X 6 mm)
Abstract Mereiterite is a new mineral from the Hilarion adit, Lavrion Mining District, Greece. It occurs as subhedral
crystals, included in gypsum, and is further associated with limonite and smithsonite, found in one large pocket in marble.
The transparent, non-fluorescent, pale yellow crystals show vitreous lustre and are very brittle without observed cleavage.
It is isotypic to that of leonite, K2Mg[SO4]24H2O. The new mineral is named for Dr. Kurt Mereiter of the Technical
University of Vienna.
What is important in Lavrion is when a mineral is identified try to locate some related minerals such as :

Andychristyite PbCu2+Te6+O5(H2O)
Krausite KFe(SO4)2 H2O
Tamarugite NaAl(SO4)2 6 H2O
Mendozite NaAl(SO4)2 11 H2O
Lonecreekite (NH4)Fe3+ (SO4)2 12 H2O
Tschermigite (NH4)Al(SO4)2 12 H2O
Lanmuchangite Tl+Al(SO4)2 12 H2O
Voltaite K2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 18 H2O
Pertlikite K2(Fe2+,Mg)2Mg4Fe3+2Al(SO4)12 18 H2O
Ammoniomagnesiovoltaite (NH4)2Mg2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 18 H2O
Krhnkite Na2Cu(SO4)2 2 H2O
Ferrinatrite Na3Fe(SO4)3 3 H2O
Goldichite KFe(SO4)2 4 H2O

References: (1) Giester, G. and B. Rieck (1995) Mereiterite, K2Fe2+ (SO4)24H2O , a new leonite-type mineral from
the Lavrion mining district, Greece. Eur. J. Mineral., 7, 559566.
(2) (1996) Amer. Mineral., 81, 251 (abs. ref. 1).
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MINERAL SPECIMENS FROM THE COLLECTION OF MR. LEANDROS MANOLAS
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, Red Lead mine , Dundas, , (5,5 3,5 2,5 .)

--Crocoite, Red Lead mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia (5,5X3,5X2,5 cms)
--Krokoit, Red Lead Mine, Dundas, Tasmanien, Australien (5,5X3,5X2,5 cms)

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-Two sides of Chalcedony geode , Brazil (9,5X7,5X3 cms)

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,Poona, (6 4,5 3 .)
-Green apophyllite and stilbite on basalt , Poona ,India ( 6X4,5X3 cms)

, (24 16,5 2,2 .)

Agate , Brazil Both sides of the specimen

Calcite on top of apophyllite on top of gyrolite in basalt , Poona , India (24 X17X10 cms)
, Poona, (24 X17X10 .)
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- , (35 25 7 .)
-Ammonites from Morocco ,(35 X 25 X 7 cms)
, .
.
The two ammonites are true fossils, but the placement in the rock has been made by man.
The red arrows show the adhesive that differs from the parent rock.

A B
A. , , (7 8 1 .) -Bicolored fluorite Plate, Beijing, China (7 x 8 x 1 cms)
-Zweifarbiger Fluorit platte (Sheibe), Peking, China (7 x 8 x 1 cms)
B.- Sparta, Illinois , - Pyrite Sun from Sparta, Illinois ,USA (8 .-cms)
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- ,Mibladen , (10 4 .) - Vanadinite crystals on the rock matrix,

Mibladen, Morocco (10 x9 x 4 cms) - Vanadinit-Kristalle auf der Gesteinsmatrix, Mibladen, Marokko (10 x9 x 4 cms)

MnSiO3.
. (7 4,5 0,8 .) , San Juan Co. , .
-Pyroxmangite has the general chemical formula of MnSiO3. It is the high-pressure, low-temperature dimorph of
rhodonite . (7 4,5 0,8 cms). San Juan Co.,Colorado ,USA
-Pyroxmangit hat die allgemeine chemische Formel von MnSiO3. Es ist die Hochdruck-Niedertemperatur-Dimorph von
Rhodonit. (7 4,5 0,8 cms). San Juan Co. ,Colorado , USA

-Gem Silica chrysocolla ,Peru (3X4X1,5 cms)

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, Poona, (35 22 8 .)
-Museum specimen of apophyllite and stilbite on basalt, Poona, India (35X22X8 cms)

-Gem Silica chrysocolla ,Peru (5,5X4X1,2 cms)

- , Durango , (4 1,3 1 .)
-Apatite crystal from Durango , Mexico (4X1,3X1 cms)
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, ( )
Rubellite crystals on lepidolite , Brazil ( small cabinet size)

, Agrigento , ,
Aragonite and native crystal sulphur , Agrigento , Sicily , Italy

- Synthetic Verneuil's "flame-fusion" Raw Ruby cut in half (5,5X2 cms)

Verneuil (5,5X2 .)
- Synthetische Verneuil's "Flamme-Fusion" Raw Ruby Schnitt in der Hlfte (5,5X2 cms)
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, , (~40 20 18 . )
Desert Rose , Tunisia , Northern Africa , (~40 20 18 cms )

Desert rose is the colloquial name given to rose-like formations of crystal clusters of gypsum or baryte
which include abundant sand grains.

, 200
Fossil trunk weighing roughly 200 kilos

: . .

Note : The Collection of Mr. Leandros Manola became known to us by the Collector Mr. George Konstantakis in
Piraeus
Notiz: Die Kollection von Herrn Leandros Manola wurde uns von dem Sammler Herr George Konstantakis in Pirus
bekannt
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, Poona , ( (38 30 12 .)
Stilbite and apophyllite on basalt , Poona , India (38 X 30 X 12 cms)

, (10 10 8 .)
Beryl crystal and tourmaline schorlite with orthoclase and quartz , Madagascar ( 10 X 10 X 8 cms)
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, Poona , ( (35 23 8 .)
Stilbite and apophyllite on basalt , Poona , India (35 X 23 X 8 cms)

(20 18 4 .).
Piece of fossilized trunk from Madagascar ( 20 X 18 X 4 cms). The inside part is amethyst.
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, ( 20 15 7,5 .)
Botryoidal hematite from Lavrion ,Greece ( 20 X 15 X 7,5 cms)

, Poona , ( (35 21 14 .)
Stilbite and apophyllite on basalt , Poona , India (35 X 21 X 14 cms)

, ( 24 18 12 .)
Botryoidal hematite from Lavrion ,Greece ( 24 X 18 X 12 cms)
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Catamarca , (4 3,5 0,2 .)

Rhodochrosite from Catamarca , Argentina ( 4 X 3,5 X 0,2 cms)
: ( ) ( )
Two kinds of rhodochrosite in same specimen : Transparent ( blue arrow) and opaque ( green arrow)

Elephant made of electron (amber) from

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-Weight : 225 grams ) - 11 X 6,5 X 9 cms

(pressed amber)
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OLD CLASSIC MUSEUM SIZE SPECIMEN OF

GREEN SMITHSONITE ON FLUORITE FROM

LAVRION , GREECE

Fabulous Museum specimen of Smithsonite crystals on fluorite cave from

Lavrion,Greece.
21 X 15 X 9 cms.

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21 X 15 X 9 cms.