Sir John Marshall

Connected Sites: 3

WHS Connected with Sir John Marshall. Sir John Marshall (1876-1958) - Archaeologist. Director General of the Archaeological survey of India between 1902-28. First "allowed" native Indians to take part in excavations in their own country. At the time of his appointment the post had been in abeyance for over a decade and little of India's pre-history had been investigated. He devised and initiated appropriate conservation measures and began a programme of excavations.

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Connected Sites

Taxila
Taxila
Pakistan
Inscribed: 1980
2.98
51
4
Excavated 1913-36 Under Marshall. Laid Foundation Stone For Museum In 1918. Finally Published His Report In 1951
Sanchi
Sanchi
India
Inscribed: 1989
3.53
65
5
Excavated 1912-19 Under Marshall. Concentrated On The Great Stupa
Moenjodaro
Moenjodaro
Pakistan
Inscribed: 1980
3.51
32
3
First Discovered By The Archaeological Survey In 1922. Major Excavations Commenced 1925 Under Marshall Revealing A Large City Built By A Civilization Contemporaneous With Sumer. His Car Is In The Museum!