Fossilised Shrimp in Matrix – Sannine Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon

Fossilised Shrimp in Matrix | Cretaceous | Sannine Formation, Hjoula, Lebanon

A beautifully preserved fossilised shrimp presented in its original limestone matrix, recovered from the world-renowned Sannine Formation at Hjoula, Lebanon. These exceptional Cretaceous deposits — approximately 95–100 million years old — are celebrated globally for producing some of the most exquisitely detailed marine invertebrate fossils ever found.

Provenance

• Species: Fossil shrimp (Carpopenaeus sp. or similar)
• Period: Late Cretaceous (~95–100 Ma)
• Formation: Sannine Formation
• Location: Hjoula, Lebanon
• Preservation: In matrix

The fine-grained limestone of the Hjoula site captures extraordinary anatomical detail, making each specimen a true window into ancient marine life. A compelling addition to any fossil or natural history collection.