1856 in archaeology

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1856 in archaeology

Finds

• First remains of Neanderthal Man found in the Neandertal Valley of Germany.[1]

Births

• 28 September: Edward Herbert Thompson, Mayanist[2]

See also

• List of years in archaeology
• 1855 in archaeology
• 1857 in archaeology

References

1. "Feldhofer - The Smithsonian Institution's Human Origins Program". humanorigins.si.edu. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
2. "Edward Herbert Thompson - American archaeologist". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 18 May 2017.