1874 in archaeology
Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1874.
Explorations
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
Births
- March 9: Herbert Maryon, English sculptor, archaeologist and conservator
- May 9: Howard Carter, English Egyptologist