1896 in archaeology

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The year 1896 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Excavations

Bernard Grenfell and Arthur Hunt of Queen's College, Oxford, begin excavation at Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, discovering New Testament texts amongst the Oxyrhynchus Papyri.
Richard Wetherill begins excavating Chaco Canyon.
George H. Pepper from the American Museum of Natural History leads the Hyde Exploring Expedition in excavating Pueblo Bonito (ending 1899).
A. S. Murray of the British Museum begins excavating Enkomi, Cyprus.
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland begins excavating Ardoch Roman Fort.

Charioteer of Delphi found at Delphi
Madaba Map
Flinders Petrie discovers the Merneptah Stele at Luxor Temple, containing the earliest known mention of Israel
February - Broighter Gold