| List of years in archaeology (table) |
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| … 1970 . 1971 . 1972 . 1973 . 1974 . 1975 . 1976 … 1977 1978 1979 -1980- 1981 1982 1983 … 1984 . 1985 . 1986 . 1987 . 1988 . 1989 . 1990 … In science: 1977 1978 1979 -1980- 1981 1982 1983 |
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| … 1977 . 1978 . 1979 - 1980 - 1981 . 1982 . 1983 … … 1950s . 1960s . 1970s -1980s- 1990s . 2000s . 2010s |
| Art . Archaeology . Architecture . Literature . Music . Science +... |
| 1780s . 1790s in archaeology . 1800 |
| Other events: 1790s . Archaeology timeline |
Contents |
Explorations
Excavations
Excavation of Aëtos Hill (Menelaion Ridge, Laconia, Greece) takes place under H. W. Catling.
Finds
Publications
Awards
Miscellaneous
- Riace bronzes are put on view.
- 19 December - Chaco Canyon National Monument is re-named Chaco Culture National Historical Park with 13,000 acres (53 km²) added. The Chaco Culture Archaeological Protection Site program is created to protect Chacoan sites.
Births
Deaths
- January 2: Rhys Carpenter
- September 8: Willard Frank Libby, key developer of radiocarbon dating
- September 8: Keith Muckelroy, maritime archaeologist
- November 16: Don Crabtree
See also
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