2 Two Fossil Shrimp Carpopenaeus Cretaceous Age 100 Mil Yrs Old Lebanon COA

Location: Cenomanian Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon

Weight: 4.7 Ounces

Dimensions: 3.6 Inches Long, 3.1 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick (Plate)

Shrimp Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Long, 1.5 Inches Wide

Shrimp Dimensions: 1.1 Inches Long, 0.7 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) 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.

The limestone formations of Lebanon, dating to the Cretaceous period, reveal an extraordinary record of ancient marine life. These deposits are celebrated for their richness and diversity, often compared to the world-famous Solnhofen limestones of Germany. A particularly striking feature of these fossils is that their coloration often matches the surrounding limestone, creating a harmonious and natural appearance. The sites of Sahel Alma, Hajoula, and Haqel, which belong to the Cenomanian Stage of the Middle Cretaceous—around 100 million years ago—are especially notable. While they are best known for their beautifully preserved fossil fish, they also produce a variety of other marine creatures, including shrimp, lobsters, and other invertebrates, all remarkably detailed despite the passage of time.