The Times of India

In 1878, coal miners struck a glittering seam of 'fool's gold' and unearthed a massive dinosaur graveyard

Miners in Bernissart, Belgium, found a massive clay deposit in 1878. This deposit contained numerous Iguanodon skeletons. The discovery provided complete skeletons for the first time. Scientists learned about dinosaur posture and anatomy. This find reshaped museum displays and our understanding of prehistoric life. The Bernissart Iguanodons remain a key exhibit.