list of 100 'geological heritage sites', published in October 2022. The organisation defines an IUGS Geological Heritage Site as 'a key place with geological elements and/or processes of international scientific relevance, used as a reference, and/or with a substantial contribution to the development of geological sciences through history.' Access Exhibits from the pit may be seen in the Messel town, the fossil Museum in Messel, the Hessisches Landesmuseum in Darmstadt ( from Messel) and also the Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt am Main (some from Messel). Casual visitors can park close to the pit and walk around to a viewing platform overlooking the pit. Entrance to the pit is only possible as part of a specially organized tour. See also Lagerstätte List of fossil sites (with link directory) Paleofauna of the Messel Pit References Further reading External links Messel Pit Fossil Site / UNESCO Official Website Explore Messel Pit Fossil Site in the UNESCO collection on Google Arts and Culture Official site Messel Fossils Missing Link Found at Messel Pit? Eocene paleontological sites Paleogene Germany Darmstadt-Dieburg Geography of Hesse Lagerstätten Cenozoic paleontological sites of Europe Paleontology in Germany Landmarks in Germany Oil shale in Germany Tourist attractions in Hesse World Heritage Sites in Germany First 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites