A few weeks ago, driving down the highway, I happened across a sign pointing to one of them. What better chance to learn more? I discovered the Fossil Forest of Dunarobba, which has conifers dating back to the Pliocene Age, about 3 million years ago. I’ll give you the link

 

Fascinating fact: Petrified wood has several medicinal properties. It helps cope with stress, increases the body’s vitality, and protects against infections and injuries. According to traditional medicine, petrified wood can relieve pain. You need only apply it to the sore spot. Since ancient times, Mongolian medicine has used it to heal arthritis and other joint-related diseases, applying petrified wood from the Gobi desert.