1856 in archaeology
Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1856.
Finds
- First remains of Neanderthal Man found in the Neandertal Valley of Germany.
- Södermanland Runic Inscription 113 discovered in Sweden.
- Two busts of Antinous are found in Patras, Greece.
Births
- 28 September: Edward Herbert Thompson, American Mayanist