Description

Fossil SHRIMP Three (3) invertebrates from Haqil (Hakel) Lebanon between 94 and 100 million years old Plate size - 3.7" x 3.9", 93mm x 99mm Shrimp size - 1.2", 30mm Weight - 6 oz, 158 grams This exquisite plate boasts finely detailed fossilized shrimp specimen (Carpopenaeus... ) from the Middle Cretaceous period. These ancient fossil shrimp from the Sannine from Lebanon range from 1" and up. There are several different species with only minor differences. The discovery of amazing fossil near Hjoula, Lebanon dates back many centuries. They were even mentioned in writings by Herodotus, 450 BC. In the 1800's the first scientific work started in the local area. Now you can own a real fossil.