Fossil - Fossilised articulated skeleton - Palinurus - 17 cm - 18 cm
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Palinurus fossil crustacean from Haqil, Lebanon, dating to the Upper Cretaceous (about 95–100 million years old), naturally preserved in limestone matrix with body and long antennae visible; authenticity Original/official; weight 1080 g, dimensions 17 × 18 × 2 cm; specimen Fossil; scientific name Palinurus.
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Palinurus fossil crustacean from Haqil, Lebanon, dating from the Upper Cretaceous, approximately 95–100 million years old.
The specimen is naturally preserved in its limestone matrix, with the body and long antennae clearly visible.
A genuine Lebanese fossil specimen from the famous Haqil deposits. Exact specimen shown in the photos.
Seller's Story
Stone & Sea Collection specializes in authentic Lebanese fossils, with a particular focus on fossil fish from the renowned deposits of the Byblos region.
Dating back approximately 100 million years to the Cretaceous period, these remarkable specimens originate from a time when present-day Lebanon was covered by the ancient Tethys Sea.
Each fossil is carefully selected for its authenticity, preservation, aesthetic quality and collectible interest. Every specimen is unique and represents an extraordinary fragment of natural history.
Our ambition is to bring the exceptional paleontological heritage of Lebanon to collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
Stone & Sea Collection — Lebanese fossils, selected for collector
Translated by Google TranslatePalinurus fossil crustacean from Haqil, Lebanon, dating from the Upper Cretaceous, approximately 95–100 million years old.
The specimen is naturally preserved in its limestone matrix, with the body and long antennae clearly visible.
A genuine Lebanese fossil specimen from the famous Haqil deposits. Exact specimen shown in the photos.
Seller's Story
Stone & Sea Collection specializes in authentic Lebanese fossils, with a particular focus on fossil fish from the renowned deposits of the Byblos region.
Dating back approximately 100 million years to the Cretaceous period, these remarkable specimens originate from a time when present-day Lebanon was covered by the ancient Tethys Sea.
Each fossil is carefully selected for its authenticity, preservation, aesthetic quality and collectible interest. Every specimen is unique and represents an extraordinary fragment of natural history.
Our ambition is to bring the exceptional paleontological heritage of Lebanon to collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
Stone & Sea Collection — Lebanese fossils, selected for collector
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Specimen
Fossil
Scientific name
Palinurus
Country of origin
Lebanon
Geological period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
1080 g
Height
17 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
2 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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