1.4" Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA
Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon
Weight: 3.5 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.3 Inches Long, 3 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick (Plate)
Shrimp Dimensions: 1.4 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide
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The item pictured is the one you will receive.
This is a genuine fossil
100 million years old Cretaceous Age.
Well-preserved fossil shrimp (Carpopenaeus) embedded in matrix.
This remarkable specimen dates to the Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years ago. The fossil deposits from which it originates were first recorded by the Greek historian Herodotus, who famously described them as “fish in the stones.” Unlike many lower-quality examples from this site, this shrimp has undergone no color enhancement or restoration, allowing its natural preservation to shine through.
The Cretaceous limestone formations of Lebanon are renowned for their incredible diversity of ancient life. These deposits rival those of Solnhofen, Germany, and share the distinctive feature of fossils often appearing in the same color as the limestone matrix. The fossil-rich layers of Sahel Alma, Hajoula, and Haqel date to the Cenomanian Stage of the Middle Cretaceous, around 100 million years ago. While best known for their exquisitely preserved fish, these sites also yield a fascinating range of invertebrates, including shrimp and lobsters, preserved in stunning detail.
