1942 in archaeology
Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1942.
Publications
Finds
- January: Mildenhall Treasure discovered by ploughman Gordon Butcher in Suffolk, England.
- A hoard of La Tène metalwork is found during the building of a military airfield in Llyn Cerrig Bach on Anglesey.
- Rockbourne Roman Villa discovered by a local farmer in Rockbourne, England.
Births
- 13 January – Khaled Nashef, Palestinian archaeologist
- 30 October – Linda Schele, Mayanist
- 7 December – Anna Maria Bietti Sestieri, Italian archaeologist