1948 in archaeology

1948 in archaeology

The year 1948 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Explorations

*

Excavations

* Excavations at Nippur sponsored by the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago begin directed by Richard C. Haines

Publications

Finds

*Therizinosaurus is discovered in Mongolia and was thought to be a very large turtle for several years.
*Protoceratops, Oviraptor, and Psittcosaurus are found by Roy Chapmen Andrews.
*Snettisham Hoard discovered near King's Lynn, England.

Awards

Miscellaneous

Births

Deaths

* Sylvanus G. Morley, Mayanist


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