1.6" Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA
Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon
Weight: 2.9 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.5 Inches Long, 2.2 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick (Plate)
Shrimp Dimensions: 1.6 Inches Long, 0.9 Inches Wide
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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) in the matrix. This Shrimp is from the Cretaceous, 100 million years old. These fossil deposits were first mentioned by the Greek historian Herodotus, who said there were "fish in the stones". Unlike many lower-quality specimens from this location, these shrimp have no color enhancement or restoration.
Lebanon’s Cretaceous limestone deposits are among the most significant fossil-bearing formations in the world, preserving an extraordinary range of ancient marine life. Comparable to the famed Solnhofen deposits of Germany, these limestones are known for fossils that often share the same hue as their surrounding matrix, creating a striking natural harmony. The fossil beds of Sahel Alma, Hajoula, and Haqel date to the Cenomanian Stage of the Middle Cretaceous, roughly 100 million years ago. Though best known for their beautifully detailed fossil fish, these sites have also produced a rich assortment of invertebrates, including exceptionally preserved shrimp and lobsters.
