1887 in archaeology

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Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1887 .

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References

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  2. "Carl Blegen". Britannica.com. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  3. "Portrait of Neil Merton Judd". Smithsonian Institution Archives. Retrieved 5 June 2017.