Nummulite fossils reveal Eocene sea at Giza. Nummulites are coin-shaped fossils of unicellular planktonic organisms They thrived in warm shallow tropical waters of Eocene sea (55.8 to 33.9 million years ago Eocene limestone in Sahara is called nummulite limestone
Nummulites - tiny coin-shaped fossils from Eocene seas (55.8-33.9 million years ago) - are embedded in Giza limestone. First century BC writer Strabo noted these 'petrified remains' 📜
Key facts claimed:
- Nummulites are coin-shaped fossils of unicellular benthic marine organisms
- They thrived in warm shallow tropical waters of Eocene sea (55.8 to 33.9 million years ago
- Eocene limestone in Sahara is called nummulite limestone
- Nummulites were particularly predominant during Eocene epoch
- Ancient writer Strabo noted petrified lentil remains near pyramids (first century BC)
Key Facts
- Nummulites are coin-shaped fossils of unicellular planktonic organisms
- They thrived in warm shallow tropical waters of Eocene sea (55.8 to 33.9 million years ago
- Eocene limestone in Sahara is called nummulite limestone
- Nummulites were particularly predominant during Eocene epoch
- Ancient writer Strabo noted petrified lentil remains near pyramids (first century BC)
- Ancient Egyptians used limestone containing these fossils for pyramids, tombs and temples at Giza
Related site: Giza Necropolis — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Sphinx - Part 2 - Geological Context by History, Myths & Legends