The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, renowned for its dinosaur exhibits, has stumbled upon a surprising discovery right beneath its own parking lot. The find came about as a result of a deep drilling project aimed at exploring the museum’s geothermal heating potential. Drilling 750 feet (230 meters) deep, the team encountered an unexpected treasure: fossilized bone fragments.

The discovery has intrigued paleontologists and scientists alike, offering a unique opportunity to study fossils found in an urban setting. While the fossils’ age and origin are yet to be determined, the find highlights the potential for hidden scientific discoveries even in seemingly-exposed areas. As Dinosaur Ridge’s Matthew Miyamoto noted, the unusually deep location of the fossils, combined with the absence of sediment typically found in such contexts, makes this a perplexing but exciting discovery. The museum plans to further investigate and share their findings as more information comes to light.

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