Episode 2 of 3
Unearthing of the London Specimen
- When
- 1861
- Where
- Langenaltheim
The first complete skeleton was unearthed near Langenaltheim in 1861.
The first skeleton, known as the London Specimen, was unearthed in 1861 near Langenaltheim, Germany. It was perhaps given to local physician Karl Häberlein in return for medical services. Häberlein first saw the skeleton at the fossil collector's home in Pappenheim.
Sources
- Archaeopteryx Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
- Specimens of Archaeopteryx Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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