1986 in archaeology. See also:1985 in archaeology, other events of 1986, 1987 in archaeology and the list of years in archaeology. 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from the Greek words αÏÏÎ±Î¯Î¿Ï = ancient and λÏÎ³Î¿Ï = word/speech/discourse) is the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation and analysis of material remains and environmental data, including architecture, artifacts, biofacts, human remains, and landscapes. ... 1985 in archaeology // Explorations Excavations Finds 1 September: Shipwreck of RMS Titanic located Publications Events Ruins of Nan Madol declared a protected historic landmark Births Deaths See also List of years in archaeology 1984 in archaeology 1986 in archaeology Categories: | ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 in archaeology // Explorations Excavations Gaziantep Museum excavations at Zeugma Finds Publications Births Deaths See also List of years in archaeology 1986 in archaeology 1988 in archaeology Categories: 1987 | Years in archaeology ... The following entries cover events related to the study of archaeology which occurred in the listed year. ...
The Archaeology Group's efforts culminated in the legislative establishment of Homolovi Ruins State Park in 1986, the first archeological park to be operated by the Arizona State Parks Board, and for which an innovative interpretive approach is planned.
The "Volunteers in Archaeology" award is sponsored to honor an individual who has contributed his or her time and energy to promoting the protection and preservation of Arizona's archeological resources through public education or other means.
Archaeology Week is now a regular event in Arizona and our progress in cultural resources programs and public awareness has convinced us that other states could benefit from similar programs, perhaps a national Archaeology Week similar to the current National Historic Preservation Week.