General terms:
* Extracted: This is a good general term for anything taken out of the earth, like minerals or fossils.
* Removed: This is another general term that works in many contexts.
* Retrieved: This suggests something was intentionally sought out and taken from the earth.
More specific terms:
* Mined: Used for extracting minerals and ores.
* Quarried: Used for extracting stone.
* Dredged: Used for removing material from the bottom of bodies of water.
* Exhumed: Used for digging up a body, usually from a grave.
* Unearthed: This is a common term for discovering something buried in the earth, like an ancient artifact.
Could you give me some context about what you're trying to describe? That would help me give you a more precise answer.
