Daiting facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daiting
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The church of St. Martin in Daiting
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Schwaben | |
| District | Donau-Ries | |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 809 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
86653
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| Dialling codes | 09091 | |
| Vehicle registration | DON | |
| Website | www.gemeinde-daiting.de | |
Daiting is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Donau-Ries district of Bavaria, a state in Germany. It's a quiet place with a rich history, especially when it comes to ancient fossils!
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Where is Daiting?
Daiting is found in the southern part of Germany, in the state of Bavaria. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and historical towns. Daiting is part of the Donau-Ries district, which is named after the Danube River (Donau) and the Ries crater.
Who is in Charge of Daiting?
Every town needs someone to help run things, and in Daiting, that person is the mayor. The current mayor of Daiting is Johann Roßkopf. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people.
The Amazing Archaeopteryx Fossil
One of the most exciting things about Daiting is a special discovery made there. In the 1980s, a very important fossil was found in the area. This fossil is part of an ancient creature called an Archaeopteryx.
What is an Archaeopteryx?
The Archaeopteryx is one of the most famous fossils ever found! It's often called a "missing link" because it shows features of both dinosaurs and birds. Imagine a creature with feathers and wings like a bird, but also teeth and a long bony tail like a dinosaur. Archaeopteryx lived about 150 million years ago, during the Jurassic period.
The Daiting Specimen
The fossil found in Daiting is known as the Daiting Specimen. It's a really big deal because scientists believe it might be a new type, or species, of Archaeopteryx. This means it could teach us even more about how birds evolved from dinosaurs. Finding such a rare fossil helps scientists understand life on Earth millions of years ago.
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See also
In Spanish: Daiting para niños
