Jurassic Fossil in Morocco with Islamic Inscriptions
A scientific study published in the Geological Society of Britain's journal revealed a marine fossil from the Jurassic period acquired from Marrakech in 1994. The fossil bears an inscription of the Islamic declaration of faith, "There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." This piece, which features a handwritten inscription carved onto its surface by artisans, is considered the first documented talisman bearing an Islamic religious phrase directly inscribed on a fossil within Islamic culture. The study suggests that the inscription was likely made between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and it is believed to originate from the Jurassic regions of the High Atlas in Morocco. The research highlights the importance of documenting the relationship between geology and religion, as this fossil appears to serve a symbolic or protective purpose. It stands as the first documented example of an Islamic religious talisman on a fossil of its kind.
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