Akhura Formation

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Akhura Formation
Stratigraphic range: Wuchiapingian-Changhsingian
Type Formation
Location
CountryArmenia
Azerbaijan

The Akhura Formation is a geologic formation in Armenia and Azerbaijan. It preserves fossils dated to the Permian period. [1]

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