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Ancient Dinosaur Fossil Unearthed 763 Feet Underground

7/22/2025

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A geothermal drilling project at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has unearthed a remarkable 67.5-million-year-old dinosaur fossil, the oldest and deepest ever found in the city. Located 763 feet underground, this ancient relic sheds light on the late Cretaceous ecosystem and now enchants visitors in the museum's "Discovering Teen Rex" exhibit.

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A geothermal drilling project at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has unearthed a remarkable 67.5-million-year-old dinosaur fossil, the oldest and deepest ever found in the city. Located 763 feet underground, this ancient relic sheds light on the late Cretaceous ecosystem and now enchants visitors in the museum's "Discovering Teen Rex" exhibit.