1874 in archaeology

Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1874.

Explorations

William Henry Jackson of the Hayden Survey photographs the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings.

Excavations

Excavation of Eadgils' mound at Gamla Uppsala in Sweden.
Excavation of Bharhut stupa in India by Alexander Cunningham.
Excavations of Nineveh by George Smith for the British Museum conclude.

Miscellaneous

German Archaeological Institute at Athens established.

Births

March 9: Herbert Maryon, English sculptor, archaeologist and conservator
May 9: Howard Carter, English Egyptologist