This object consists of two fossilized bone fragments, one from a vertebra and one from a rib, which belonged to a sea cow or dugong. The fossils were discovered in Qatar, in a layer of sedimentary rocks known as the Dammam Formation, which was formed during the Middle Eocene period, around 40 million years ago. This group of dugong fossils is considered to be the earliest known examples in the region and provides valuable insights into the history of marine life in the area.