Permian Period Collection

Geological map of the European Alps, lithograph, published in 1897
Geological map of the European Alps. Lithograph, published in 1897

Ideal Landscape of the Permian Period (engraving)
967884 Ideal Landscape of the Permian Period (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ideal Landscape of the Permian Period)

Glossopteris leaf fossils
Fossil leaves of Glossopteris browniana. This leaf, which dates to the Permian period (between 299 to 251 million years ago), belongs to an extinct order of seed ferns

Pseudophillipsia artiensis C015 / 0715
Pseudophillipsia artiensis. Arti Formation, Lower Permian, Krasnoufimsk, Middle Ural, Russia. This is one of the last trilobites

Pseudophillipsia artiensis C015 / 0711
Pseudophillipsia artiensis. Arti Formation, Lower Permian, Krasnoufimsk, Middle Ural, Russia. This is one of the last trilobites

Fossil Amphibians
Discosauriscus pulcherrimus. Amphibian fossils from the Lower Permian, Boskovice, Moravia, Czech Republic

Permian amphibian
Amphibian Branchiosaurus cf petrolei Gaudry, Permian Period, Keuper Schichten, Oderheim, Glun, Germany

USA, Arizona, Sedona. Scenic Red Rock formations of Sedona, Arizona

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The Permian Period, a fascinating chapter in Earth's history, comes to life through the geological map of the European Alps lithograph published in 1897. This intricate artwork showcases the diverse landscape that once existed during this era. Anomodonts, Pareisaurs on the left and Dinocephalians on the right, dominate the foreground of this Paleozoic scene. As we delve deeper into this ideal landscape of the Permian Period engraving, we discover remnants of ancient flora. Glossopteris leaf fossils provide evidence of lush vegetation that thrived millions of years ago. These leaves belonged to Pseudophillipsia artiensis C015 / 0715 and Pseudophillipsia artiensis C015 / 0711 - species now long extinct but preserved within these remarkable imprints. Moving beyond plant life, fossil amphibians take center stage as representatives of Permian fauna. These ancient creatures roamed North America during this period, with one particularly notable specimen found in Arizona's scenic Red Rock formations in Sedona. The rugged beauty of these rock formations serves as a backdrop for imagining what life was like during this distant epoch. The Permian Period marks an important milestone in Earth's evolutionary journey. It witnessed dramatic changes in both land and sea ecosystems and laid the foundation for future developments in our planet's history. Exploring its geological wonders allows us to better understand our world today while marveling at its incredible past.