Fish Fossils From Turkey

[mikedameron]

While posted in Turkey with the Dod I was able to hunt some fossils in a dry lake bed somewhere NW of Ankara. It's been many years. The fossils are of boney fish about two inches (5 cm) long and bedded in a whitish soft, layered stone (limestone?).

The local GI's had a "handed down" brochure of things for week-end outings and this place was one of those. ..to keep us sober and out of trouble, I suppose. It seemed to be a popular destination for English speakers stationed in the area.

I'm hoping I can find someone that may know more than I remember, i.e. the name of the site, approx. age, etc. I just re-mounted the pieces and I know my grand kids are going to ask the obvious questions.

Thanks either way

Mike

[Fossildude19]

Welcome to the Forum!

You might try researching the Tuglu Formation, in the Cankiri Basin - which, if I am reading correctly, ranges from the Oligocene to the Pliocene in age.

Regards,

EDIT:... any chance of some pictures of said fish fossils???

Also, another google search LINK.

Edited January 23, 2015 by Fossildude19