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Main image: Impressive folded and layered rock formations in the Hajar Mountains, Oman. Inset: Cover of "Dissertationis Prodromus" (1669) by Nicolas Steno.
1669: Nicolas Steno – The Father of Stratigraphy

Nicolas Steno, initially trained in anatomy, revolutionized geology by establishing foundational principles of stratigraphy. His work in the 17th century, recognizing fossils embedded in rocks and formulating principles like the Law of Superposition and Principle [...]