1901 in archaeology

1901 in archaeology

The year 1901 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Explorations

Excavations

* KV44 at the Valley of the Kings, Egypt by Howard Carter and Donald P. Ryan.
* Excavations and renovations at Mitla conducted by Leopoldo Batres.

Finds

* December: Code of Hammurabi at Susa

Publications

Miscellaneous

* Edward Herbert Thompson buys the ruins of Chichen Itza for 75 United States dollars
* General Land Office special agent S. J. Holsinger recommends creating a national park to preserve archaeological sites in Chaco Canyon

Births

Deaths


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