Sir John Marshall

Connected Sites: 3

Definition
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

  • Sanchi
    Sanchi
    India
    Inscribed: 1989
    3.53
    56
    5
    Excavated 1912-19 under Marshall. Concentrated on the Great Stupa
  • Taxila
    Taxila
    Pakistan
    Inscribed: 1980
    2.98
    43
    4
    Excavated 1913-36 under Marshall. Laid foundation stone for museum in 1918. Finally published his report in 1951
  • Moenjodaro
    Moenjodaro
    Pakistan
    Inscribed: 1980
    3.51
    26
    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!