CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Prehistoric Legacy
Bring dinosaurs to life
Quick answer
Which Prehistoric Legacy release should I use?
Prehistoric Legacy prehistoric_legacy-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Prehistoric Legacy required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Prehistoric Legacy prehistoric_legacy-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar need?
prehistoric_legacy-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install GeckoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Prehistoric Legacy without breaking your instance.
Built for Prehistoric Legacy prehistoric_legacy-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use prehistoric_legacy-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install GeckoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside prehistoric_legacy-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Prehistoric Legacy add?
Introducing the new Minecraft mod for CurseForge: "Prehistoric Legacy"! This updated version, designed for Minecraft 1.20.1, is a complete remake of the original mod released for version 1.12.2. While several species have been discarded in this alpha phase, we have included exciting features and mechanics to make this an exceptional experience.

This mod requires GeckoLib
In this mod, you will find four carnivorous species:
Velociraptor

Dilophosaurus

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Spinosaurus

Tylosaurus

Pteranodon

Carnotaurus

Baryonyx

Compsognathus

Cryolophosaurus

Additionally, we have added four herbivorous species:
Brachiosaurus

Triceratops

Stegosaurus

Gallimimus

Dodo

Archelon

Parasaurolophus

Pachycephalosaurus

Ankylosaurus

Prehistoric Legacy is a mod that adds a variety of 18 new species to the world. Species that existed (or not exactly) in the world millions of years ago. That said, this mod adds a variety of items, objects, and mechanics that make the vanilla experience more enriching.
If you want to learn more about the mechanics, items, and how to get started, we recommend visiting the Prehistoric Legacy Wiki.
If you prefer to experience dinosaurs coexisting with the Minecraft world without being revived, you can activate the game rule called "doDinoSpawn" and the dinosaurs will appear in the main world (Overworld).
Get ready to explore the age of dinosaurs in Minecraft with our exciting "Prehistoric Legacy" mod!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Prehistoric Legacy by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader build1.12.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Prehistoric Legacy versions and loaders
prehistoric_legacy-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar
27 Jul 2026
prehistoric_legacy-1.0.4-forge-1.20.1.jar
30 Sept 2025
prehistoric_legacy-1.0.3-forge-1.20.1.jar
27 Jun 2025
prehistoric_legacy-1.0.2-neoforge-1.20.6.jar
8 Sept 2024
prehistoric_legacy-1.0.2-forge-1.20.1.jar
8 Sept 2024
prehistoric_legacy-1.0.1-forge-1.20.1.jar
23 Jul 2024
Prehistoric Legacy 1.0
Prehistoric+Legacy.jar
11 Jul 2023
PrehistoricMine 1.0.3
PrehistoricMine 1.0.3.jar
11 Mar 2021
PrehistoricMine 1.0.2
PrehistoricMine 1.0.2.jar
24 Feb 2021
Prehistoricmine 1.0.1
Prehistoricmine 1.0.1.jar
9 Feb 2021
PrehistoricMine 1.0
PrehistoricMine.jar
25 Jan 2021
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.