1.4" Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA

Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon

Weight: 3.8 Ounces

Dimensions: 3.3 Inches Long, 3.3 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick (Plate)

Shrimp Dimensions: 1.4 Inches Long, 0.7 Inches Wide

Comes with a Certificate of  Authenticity.

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100 million years old Cretaceous Age.

Discover an exquisite specimen of Carpopenaeus, a crustacean preserved in remarkable detail from Lebanon's Cretaceous deposits, approximately 100 million years old. This fossil exemplifies the exceptional clarity characteristic of these ancient shrimp, presented in their authentic state without artificial enhancement or reconstruction. The site's significance extends to antiquity—Greek historian Herodotus documented these remarkable stone-encased creatures, referring to them as "fish in the stones." A testament to deep time and natural preservation, this piece offers collectors an unaltered window into Mesozoic marine life.

The limestone deposits from the Cretaceous period in Lebanon are renowned for their exceptional richness and diversity, preserving a fascinating array of ancient marine life. Fossils from these sites are so extraordinary that they are often compared to those of Solnhofen, Germany. One particularly striking feature is that the fossils frequently share the same coloration as the surrounding limestone matrix, enhancing their visual appeal. The deposits of Sahel Alma, Hajoula, and Haqel date back to the Cenomanian Stage of the Middle Cretaceous, approximately 100 million years ago. While these sites are best known for their exquisitely preserved fish fossils, they also yield an impressive variety of invertebrates, including shrimp and lobsters, equally remarkable in their preservation.