John Marshall (archaeologist)
Sir John Hubert Marshall CIE FBA (19 March 1876, Chester, England – 17 August 1958, Guildford, England) was an English archaeologist who was Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India from 1902 to 1928. He oversaw the excavations of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro, two of the main cities that comprise the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Sir John Marshall CIE FBA | |
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| Born | 19 March 1876 Chester, England |
| Died | 17 August 1958 (aged 82) |
| Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
| Known for | Excavations in Harappa, Mohenjodaro, Sanchi, Sarnath, Taxila, Crete, and Knossos |
| Awards | CIE Knighthood FBA |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | History, archaeology |
| Institutions | Archaeological Survey of India |
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