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Report in the Proceedings of the Royal Society
- When
- 1859–1860
- Where
- Proceedings of the Royal Society
Prestwich's report on the Somme findings was published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society for 1859–1860, which some authorities claim marks the birth of modern scientific archaeology.
Prestwich's report on the Somme gravel findings was published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society for 1859–1860. It is claimed by some authorities that this publication marks the birth of modern scientific archaeology. The report followed his confirmation, in company with Evans, of Boucher de Perthes's observations in the Somme valley gravel beds.
Sources
- Joseph Prestwich Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-07
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