Plant Twig Preserved in Gypsum – Al-Mujib Area

A plant twig was discovered preserved within gypsum rocks in the Al-Mujib area, dating back to the Middle Cretaceous period (~100 million years).
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The twig was found alongside gypsum stones containing aquatic insect larvae, indicating a stagnant, semi-marine aquatic environment.

This finding reflects the interaction between shallow marine and wet continental environments and provides evidence of complex ecosystems in Jordan during the Cretaceous. Rapid sedimentation conditions contributed to the exceptional preservation of both plant material and small organisms.

The picture shows a twig preserved in gypsum.