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

Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon

Weight: 4.1 Ounces

Dimensions: 3.7 Inches Long, 3.5 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick (Plate)

Shrimp Dimensions: 1.5 Inches Long, 1 Inch Wide

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100 million years old Cretaceous Age.

This exquisite fossil shrimp (Carpopenaeus) is beautifully preserved within its limestone matrix, offering a rare glimpse into marine life from the Cretaceous period, roughly 100 million years ago. These exceptional fossil beds were first mentioned by the Greek historian Herodotus, who poetically described them as “fish in the stones.” Unlike many examples that have undergone enhancement or restoration, this specimen remains in its original, unaltered state, showcasing the remarkable detail and delicate structure of the ancient crustacean.

This beautifully preserved fossil shrimp (Carpopenaeus) rests within its natural limestone matrix, offering a rare window into marine life of the Cretaceous period, around 100 million years ago. These remarkable fossil beds were first noted by the Greek historian Herodotus, who described them as “fish in the stones.” Unlike many specimens that have been enhanced or restored, this example remains entirely original, revealing the fine detail and graceful form of an ancient crustacean frozen in time.