1985 in archaeology

1985 in archaeology

The year 1985 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Explorations

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Excavations

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Finds

* 1 September: Shipwreck of RMS "Titanic" is located.
* July 20 - The main ship wreck site of the Spanish galleon "Nuestra Señora de Atocha" (which sank in 1622) is found 40 miles off the coast of Key West, Florida by treasure hunters who soon begin to raise $400 million in coins and silver.

Publications

Events

* Ruins of Nan Madol is declared a protected historic landmark.

Births

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Deaths

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