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FOSSILS & NATURAL HISTORY · ARCHEAN

World's Oldest Fossil

World's Oldest Fossil

A glimpse of early life on Earth, for someone whose curiosity reaches deep into time.

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INCLUDED WITH THIS DISPLAY

  • Strelley Pool stromatolite fragment
  • Freestanding acrylic display
  • Specimen jar
  • Certificate of authenticity
  • Black cotton-padded gift box
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The Dawn of Life: Strelley Pool Stromatolite, approximately 3.43 billion years old

Long before dinosaurs or trees, microbial communities were leaving layered traces in ancient shallow seas. This genuine Strelley Pool stromatolite fragment comes from Western Australia's Pilbara region. Approximately 3.43 billion years old, the formation preserves some of the earliest known fossil evidence of life on Earth.

Stromatolites are layered structures formed through the activity of microbial communities. Microbial mats trap and bind sediment, building up layers over time. Unlike a fossil bone or shell, a stromatolite records the activity of a community of microorganisms.

This Archean specimen offers a tangible connection to Earth's early history. It is presented in a freestanding acrylic display with a removable specimen jar, a certificate of authenticity and a black cotton-padded gift box.

We have several specimens available and select your fragment from the available examples. Each is unique, so size, shape and appearance vary. The removable jar allows you to take the specimen out of the display for a closer look.
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FOSSILS & NATURAL HISTORY · ARCHEAN

Life left its mark in stone.

Long before animals or trees, microbial communities built layered structures called stromatolites. This Strelley Pool fragment connects your collection to an ancient shallow-sea environment in Western Australia, preserving some of the earliest known evidence of life.

Specimen facts & provenance

Specimen: Strelley Pool stromatolite
Formation age: Approximately 3.43 billion years
Eon: Archean
Reported origin: Pilbara, Western Australia
Preserved structure: Layers associated with microbial activity

Authenticity & documentation

Source assurance. Acquired from an established specialist fossil dealer that guarantees the authenticity of its specimens. Identification, locality and geological age follow the supplied attribution.

Scientific context. NASA: Strelley Pool and early life ↗ This reference explains the geology; specimen attribution comes from our supplier.

Included documentation. Your display includes a Chronarium Collection Certificate of Authenticity recording our identification of the material.

How Chronarium supports authenticity

A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR SPECIMEN

Small details. Extraordinary stories.

Each display contains a unique, authentic specimen, similar in size and quality to the examples shown. Your specimen comes in a removable clear jar, so you can take it out of the display for a closer look.

A PLACE IN YOUR COLLECTION

Ready to display, ready to gift.

Each museum-quality display is hand-made in North Carolina, USA and features information about your authentic artifact, a removable specimen jar, and high quality artwork. It's ready to display on a shelf or to gift in the included padded gift box. 

Included with this display

  • Authentic specimen in removable jar
  • Freestanding acrylic display
  • Certificate of authenticity
  • Black cotton-padded gift box

  • Authentic finds

    We source from established archeological sites, dealers and auction houses. None of our specimens are reproductions.

  • History you can touch

    Each specimen is enclosed in a clear protective jar backed by soft foam, which you can open to examine your piece of history.

  • Museum-quality displays

    Assemble your home museum with our custom specimen displays, hand-crafted in our US workshop and tailored to each specimen.