1972 in archaeology explained
The year 1972 in archaeology involved some significant events.
Excavations
Discoveries
Publications
- March - The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology and Underwater Exploration first published, under the auspices of the Council for Nautical Archaeology in the UK.
- Lewis R. Binford - An Archaeological Perspective. New York: Seminar Press.
- R. A. Buchanan - Industrial Archaeology in Britain. Harmondsworth: Penguin. .
- Arthur Raistrick - Industrial Archaeology: an historical survey. London: Eyre Methuen. .
Miscellaneous
- March 30 - September 30 - The Treasures of Tutankhamun exhibition is first shown, at the British Museum in London.
- November 16 - Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO, paving the way for the adoption of World Heritage Sites.
Births
Deaths
See also
Notes and References
- Jeremy N.. Green. The wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman the Vergulde Draeck, 1656. International Journal of Nautical Archaeology & Underwater Exploration. 2. 1973. 2 . 267–89. 10.1111/j.1095-9270.1973.tb00517.x . 1973IJNAr...2..267G .
- Web site: Hetty Goldman: Life. Institute for Advanced Study. 19 April 2012 . 1 October 2017. en.
- Web site: Louis Leakey. Britannica.com. 29 May 2017.