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Scientists of Cambridge and Cardiff Universities discovered the world's oldest forest, dating back a staggering 390 million years
Fossils dating back to the Devonian period, spanning from 419.2 to 358.9 million years ago, mark a significant geological find
The forest would claim fame as the oldest forest, eclipsing the former record holder near New York, USA
This groundbreaking discovery challenges previous beliefs, debunking notions of life expansion and its significance
Its historic rocks and fossils, provide a window into the planet's ancient landscapes and inhabitants
It comprises 1.4 kilometers of Devonian-period rocks from the Hangman Sandstone Formation, from Hangman Point to Heddon’s Mouth
The forest is situated on the coast of North Devon and Somerset in the United Kingdom, with countless species of flora and fauna
The fossils of trunks and branches from ancient times are considered calamophyton, which are similar to today’s palm trees!
The trees were thin and hollow from the inside, while its twigs show that the forest used to be home to ancient animals