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The oldest chemically verified amber ever found, dating to 385 million years ago, has been discovered.

China

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 20m 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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