World's oldest amber has been found in China, and it is 65 million years older than expected | TheBriefWire
World's oldest amber has been found in China, and it is 65 million years older than expected
Published 4 August 2026 ยท science
In a remarkable discovery, scientists uncovered ancient amber specimens in China that are approximately 385 million years old. This significant find pushes the amber fossil
In a remarkable discovery, scientists uncovered ancient amber specimens in China that are approximately 385 million years old. This significant find pushes the amber fossil record back by an impressive sixty-five million years. It indicates that early vascular plants may have developed advanced resin-producing capabilities, which could have provided a defensive advantage against wildfires and fungal diseases. The research advances our understanding of plant resilience during the Devonian era.
Published: August 4, 2026 โข 2:30 PM IST ยท Updated: August 4, 2026 โข 5:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
In a remarkable discovery, scientists uncovered ancient amber specimens in China that are approximately 385 million years old.
This significant find pushes the amber fossil record back by an impressive sixty-five million years.
It indicates that early vascular plants may have developed advanced resin-producing capabilities, which could have provided a defensive advantage against wildfires and fungal diseases.
The research advances our understanding of plant resilience during the Devonian era.