1888 in archaeology

1888 in archaeology

The year 1888 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Explorations

*Chaco Canyon is surveyed and photographed by Victor and Cosmos Mindeleff of the Bureau of American Ethnology.

Excavations

* Excavations of Nippur sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania begin (continues through 1900).

Finds

*December: Discovery of three villages by Richard Wetherill and his brother-in-law Charlie Mason while tracking stray cattle: Cliff Palace, Spruce Tree House, and Square Tower House; now part of Mesa Verde National Park.

Publications

* "American Anthropologist" journal is founded.
* First issue of the "National Geographic Magazine" is published.

Awards

Miscellaneous

* National Geographic Society formed in the United States.

Births

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Deaths

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