1847 in archaeology
Overview of the events of 1847 in archaeology
| |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1847.
Explorations
- Austen Henry Layard begins his examination of Nineveh which continue until 1851.[1]
Excavations
Publications
- Antiquités Celtiques et antédiluviennes, vol. 1, by Jacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de Perthes.
- The History of the Conquest of Peru by William H. Prescott.
Births
- June 9 – John Romilly Allen, British archaeologist (d. 1907)
Deaths
See also
References
- ^ Norwich, John Julius (2009). The Great Cities in History. Thames & Hudson Ltd. p. 39. ISBN 978-0-500-29251-8.
