1937 in archaeology

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The year 1937 CE in archaeology included many events, some of which are listed below.

Contents 1 Explorations 2 Excavations 3 Publications 4 Events 5 Awards 6 Miscellaneous 7 Births 8 Deaths 9 See also

[edit] Explorations

[edit] Excavations

• Uaxactun project by Carnegie Institution led by Oliver Ricketson ends
• Excavations at Vergina conducted by University of Thessaloniki
• Major excavations begin at Avebury by Alexander Keiller

[edit] Publications

[edit] Events

• Institute of Archaeology established in London

[edit] Awards

[edit] Miscellaneous

• A Civilian Conservation Corps of Navajo stonemasons repairs Chacoan buildings in Chaco Canyon. A previous group built soil conservation devices, planted trees, and improved roads and trails.

[edit] Births

• Andrea Carandini
• July 25 - Colin Renfrew, prehistorian

[edit] Deaths

[edit] See also

• List of years in archaeology
• 1936 in archaeology
• 1938 in archaeology