Photographs by Max Miechowski, captured in 2025 across the Tafilalt and Anti-Atlas regions of southeastern Morocco, document a remarkable intersection of ancient history and contemporary livelihood. In these remote desert landscapes, remnants of an ancient seabed are painstakingly excavated by hand, transforming prehistoric marine life into globally traded commodities. This visual essay explores the intricate journey of fossils, from raw geological extraction by local miners to their preparation by artisans for markets around the world.