2000 in archaeology

2000 in archaeology

The year 2000 in archaeology included many events, some of which are listed below.

Excavations

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Publications

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Finds

*On Nelson's Island off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, Italian archaeologist Dr. Paolo Gallo uncovers a group of graves dating from the 1798 Battle of the Nile. The graves contain the remains of British Royal Navy officers, sailors, and marines, as well as women and children.
* Shang dynasty road discovered at Anyang Aero Sports School near Yinxu

Awards

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Miscellaneous

* 8 August: Wreck of Confederate submarine "CSS H. L. Hunley" is raised in South Carolina.

Births

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Deaths

* November 25 - James Deetz

ee also

* Pompeii - computerized digital photographs.


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