# Paleontological fossil discoveries in Egypt

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> Updated: 2026-09-08T19:36:52.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Paleontological research in Egypt has revealed significant evidence of ancient marine environments. Initial findings at the Abu-Tartur Plateau in the Western Desert identified a prehistoric shark graveyard containing fossilized teeth from at least seven different species, including Serratolamna serrata and Squalicorax bassanii. These fossils, dating back over 70 million years to the Late Cretaceous period, suggest the region was once a warm, nutrient-rich sea.

Subsequent discoveries have expanded the understanding of Egypt's prehistoric ecosystems. At the Qreiya 3 site, researchers identified approximately 500 fish fossils dating to 62.2 million years ago, including species related to mackerel and tuna. This site is classified as a Lagerstätte due to its exceptional preservation, providing data on marine life recovery following the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Ancient fossil discoveries made in Egypt and Norway

Paleontologists have discovered significant fossils in Egypt, including 62-million-year-old fish, and a rare 560-million-year-old 3D Charnia fossil in Norway.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charnia-fossil-discovery-in-norwegian-arctic-reveals-ancient-life

### 2026-08-31: Shark fossils discovered in Egypt's Western Desert

Paleontologists discovered Cretaceous-era shark fossils in Egypt's Western Desert, proving the Abu-Tartur Plateau was once a thriving marine environment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shark-fossils-discovered-in-egypts-western-desert

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