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"75 Million Year Shell Cemetery", a natural world heritage site in Ao Phra Nang, Krabi Province. If you visit Mueang Krabi District and want to see the wonders that nature has created for millions of years, don't miss the "75 Million Year Shell Cemetery" (Shell Cemetery), located in Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, in the Laem Pho area. This is not just any cemetery, but a world-class fossil site.
Amazing scientific information: Geologically, this shell cemetery was formed by the accumulation of vast numbers of freshwater snails (Viviparus) that lived in a large swamp about 75 million years ago. Due to geological changes, these shells accumulated and were cemented together by calcium carbonate solution, forming limestone fossils up to 40 centimeters thick, resembling large concrete slabs extending into the sea.
World-class significance: The uniqueness of the Krabi Shell Cemetery is that it is one of only three places in the world where shell cemeteries of this type have been found (the other two are in the United States and Japan). Tourists who visit on holidays will find a wide stone courtyard filled with densely packed small shells, creating a beautiful and unique sight.
Recommended activities on holidays:
Walk around the fossil field: Study the characteristics of the rock layers and shell fossils along the beach.
Visit the exhibition center: Learn about the history of the formation and types of fossils found in this area.
Take photos by the sea: The surrounding atmosphere is shady. There are souvenir shops selling shells and quality pearls.
Visiting the Shell Cemetery is not just about seeing the beauty of the Krabi sea, but also about experiencing "a page of world history" that still has tangible evidence for us to see today.
