1879 in archaeology
Overview of the events of 1879 in archaeology
Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1879.
Explorations
Excavations
Finds
Publications
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).
- Grace Mary Crowfoot, née Hood, English textile archaeologist (died 1957).
Deaths
See also
References