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 (died 1935)

See also

• List of years in archaeology
• 1855 in archaeology
• 1857 in archaeology

References