Peirópolis
| Peirópolis | |
|---|---|
Aerial view of the village formerly known as Paineiras. | |
| Location | Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Coordinates | 19°44′38″S 47°44′35″W / 19.74389°S 47.74306°W |
Peirópolis is a rural district located within the municipality of Uberaba, in the western region of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. The area is known for its paleontological discoveries dating back to the Late Cretaceous period, specifically the Maastrichtian stage.
The area is characterized by the Serra da Galga Formation, part of the Bauru Group, which contains fossil remains of crocodylomorphs, sauropods, and other extinct species, along with the Peirópolis and Serra da Galga paleontological sites.