A new outcrop of fossiliferous amber discovered at a site in the village of Beqaa Kafra (Bcharreh District, Northern Lebanon) during recent geological surveys, is described herein. This site represents the 32nd known Lebanese amber outcrop containing biological inclusions. A palynological study was conducted to investigate the botanical diversity of the surrounding palaeoenvironment. Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy was performed on amber samples from the newly discovered site to depict their chemical composition and evaluate potential correlations with other Lebanese amber outcrops. The discovery significantly contributes to our understanding of Early Cretaceous palaeobiodiversity along the northeastern margin of Gondwana, particularly during the early Barremian.
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