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67-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Vertebra Discovered in Denver

7/30/2025

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A remarkable discovery beneath the Denver Museum of Nature and Science has unearthed a 67-million-year-old dinosaur vertebra during a geothermal drilling project. Likely belonging to a Thesculosaurus or Edmontasaurus, this fossil stands as the oldest and deepest ever found in the area. Curator Dr. James Hagadorn highlighted the extraordinary nature of this find, even as he humorously pointed out the pressing need for parking space.

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A remarkable discovery beneath the Denver Museum of Nature and Science has unearthed a 67-million-year-old dinosaur vertebra during a geothermal drilling project. Likely belonging to a Thesculosaurus or Edmontasaurus, this fossil stands as the oldest and deepest ever found in the area. Curator Dr. James Hagadorn highlighted the extraordinary nature of this find, even as he humorously pointed out the pressing need for parking space.