Fossil Hunting in Punta Marigpe, Sipalay

Our two-day visit to Sipalay was more than a quick vacation. After conducting a Steemit orientation at a local school, we used the remaining time to explore the natural beauty and hidden history of the area.

Punta Marigpe, This is the place where we hunt for a fossils.

One of our stops was Punta Marigpe, a landslide area known for exposing rocks and possible fossils beneath the surface. I visited the site with my brother Rommel, who has always enjoyed fossil hunting. The location was rough and natural, but it carried the feeling of stepping into a small piece of Earth’s ancient past.

One of our rare find, a petrified wood or a chunked of fossil wood and the other one is Sea urchin.

As we searched through the rocks and soil, we found several interesting pieces. Among our rarest finds were what appeared to be petrified wood—a hardened piece of ancient wood turned to stone over time—and a possible sea urchin fossil. We also found a small specimen that may have been coral.

Giant Cone Shell

We are not so sure about it, but this fossils is seems to be a giant cone shell.

Another object caught our attention because it resembled a giant cone shell. We cannot confirm its exact identity, but its shape and texture made it one of the most intriguing discoveries of the day. If it is truly a fossilized cone shell, it may represent marine life that existed millions of years ago.

For us, fossil hunting is not just about collecting unusual rocks. It is a way of connecting with history. Each fossilized piece may hold a story about the plants, animals, and environments that existed long before people walked the Earth.

We keep some of our fossil collections on display in our shop for visitors to see. They may be small objects, but they remind us that the land and sea around Sipalay hold stories that are far older than we can imagine.