Archaeology in Mesopotamia began in which decade?
A1920s
B1960s
C1840s
D1740s
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1840s
1. European interest came from the Old Testament.
2. Digging began in the 1840s.
3. Uruk and Mari were dug for decades.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Themes in World History, Theme 2, Writing and City Life._
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