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

Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon

Weight: 2.5 Ounces

Dimensions: 2.5 Inches Long, 2.4 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick (Plate)

Shrimp Dimensions: 1 Inches Long, 0.4 Inches Wide

Comes with a Certificate of  Authenticity.

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100 million years old Cretaceous Age.

Here we see a beautifully preserved fossil shrimp (Carpopenaeus) embedded within its natural limestone matrix. This remarkable specimen dates back to the Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years ago. Fascinatingly, these fossil deposits were first mentioned by the Greek historian Herodotus, who described them as “fish in the stones.” Unlike many lesser-quality specimens from this region, these shrimp display no color enhancement or restoration, allowing their authentic detail and natural beauty to be fully appreciated.

The Cretaceous limestone deposits of Lebanon are renowned for their exceptional richness and diversity, preserving a vivid record of ancient marine life. Fossils from these formations rival those from Solnhofen, Germany, in both preservation and scientific importance. A distinctive feature of these Lebanese fossils is that they often share the same hue as the surrounding limestone matrix, giving them a subtle and harmonious appearance. The deposits of Sahel Alma, Hajoula, and Haqel date to the Cenomanian Stage of the Middle Cretaceous, about 100 million years ago. While these sites are most famous for their exquisitely preserved fish fossils, they also yield a remarkable variety of invertebrates, including shrimp and lobsters of extraordinary quality.