2020 in archaeology

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References

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  3. "Mexico and Spain to embark on rescue of 17th century vessel". El Universal. 19 February 2020.
  4. "Richborough Roman amphitheatre dig: 'Once in lifetime' opportunity". BBC. 9 March 2020.
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  6. "First Viking ship excavation in a century begins in Norway". BBC. 2020-06-27. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
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  9. "Mexico identifies submerged wreck of Mayan slave ship". Associated Press. 16 September 2020.
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  83. "Researchers in Kurdistan's Duhok find artifact over 2,000 years old". Kurdistan 24. October 12, 2020.
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  113. Fallece Pepe el Ferreiro
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