Who are the first archaeologists of our human history?

Who are the first archaeologists of our human history?

According to tradition, the first recorded archaeological excavation was made by Nabonidus, the last king of Babylon, who ruled from 555-539 BC. Nabonidus' contribution to the science of the past is that he uncovered the cornerstone of a building dedicated to Naram-Sin, grandson of Akkadian king Sargon.