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The oldest chemically verified amber ever found, dating to 385 million years ago, has been discovered.
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Who
Paleontologists
What
The oldest chemically verified amber ever found, dating to 385 million years ago, has been discovered.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:49:37 GMT · 2h 22m ago
Where
China ·
Why
The amber was discovered by paleontologists.
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This discovery pushes back the known record for amber by approximately 140 million years before the age of dinosaurs, providing new insights into ancient ecosystems.
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