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Fragments of what is believed to be the world's oldest amber, dating back 385 million years, were discovered within coal deposits.
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Fragments of what is believed to be the world's oldest amber, dating back 385 million years, were discovered within coal deposits.
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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:24:48 GMT · 4h 8m ago
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The discovery pushes back the known origin of amber to a period before the existence of flowering plants.
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This finding significantly alters the timeline of amber formation, suggesting its origins predate the evolution of flowering plants.
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