1987 in archaeology

Table of years in archaeology
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The year 1987 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Excavations

• Gaziantep Museum excavations at Zeugma.

Finds

• Hoards from Milton Keynes and surrounding area of Buckinghamshire, England: coins from Little Brickhill and Walton.

Publications

• Harding, A. F. Henge Monuments and Related Sites of Great Britain: air photographic evidence and catalogue. BAR British series. Oxford: BAR. ISBN 0-86054-470-2. 
• Renfrew, Colin. Archaeology and Language: the puzzle of Indo-European origins. London: Cape. ISBN 0-224-02495-7. 

Events

• December 8 - Chaco Culture National Historical Park is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.