1963 in archaeology

1963 in archaeology

The year 1963 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Explorations

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Excavations

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Publications

Finds

* Warrior of Hirschlanden.
* Hal Ball spots Maya site of Altun Ha from the air.
* Neolithic site of Göbekli Tepe.

Awards

Miscellaneous

*Lascaux caves closed to the public. Painted c. 15000 BC - 13000 BC. Discovered in 1940.

Births

Deaths

* Frans Blom, Mayanist
* June 11: Alfred V. Kidder


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