1888 in archaeology

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The year 1888 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Explorations

• Chaco Canyon is surveyed and photographed by Victor and Cosmos Mindeleff of the Bureau of American Ethnology.

Excavations

• May 22 - Augustus Pitt Rivers begins excavation of Bokerly Dyke.
• Excavations of Nippur sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania begin (continues through 1900).
• Carl Humann directs new excavations in Sam'al and a trial excavation in Tralles (modern Aydin).

Finds

• December: Discovery of three villages by Richard Wetherill and his brother-in-law Charlie Mason while tracking stray cattle: Cliff Palace, Spruce Tree House, and Square Tower House; now part of Mesa Verde National Park.
• Llantwit Major Roman Villa.

Publications

• American Anthropologist journal is founded.
• First issue of the National Geographic Magazine is published.

Miscellaneous

• National Geographic Society formed in the United States.