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Overview of the events of 1879 in archaeology
Below are notable events in
archaeology that occurred in
1879.
Explorations
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Excavations
Finds
Publications
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Events
Births
- March 29 -
Alan Gardiner, English Egyptologist (died
1963).
- July 13 -
Alan Wace, English Classical archaeologist (died
1957).
- September 13 -
Harry Burton, English archaeological photographer, known for his photos of the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb (died
1940).
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Grace Mary Crowfoot, née Hood, English textile archaeologist (died 1957).
Deaths
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See also
References