1911 in archaeology

1911 in archaeology

The year 1911 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Explorations

* Hiram Bingham III rediscovers Machu Picchu, Peru.

Excavations

* First excavations of Hengistbury Head by J. P. Bushe-Fox

Publications

*James Curle publishes his "".

Finds

* Venus of Laussel

Awards

Miscellaneous

Births

Deaths

* 19 August: John Robert Mortimer, UK archaeologist


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