1813 in archaeology

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The year 1813 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Excavations

• Colosseum, Rome: The arena substructure is partly excavated during 1810–1814.
• Bremetennacum (Ribchester), Lancashire, England.

Finds

• J. L. Burckhardt finds the main Abu Simbel temple.
• The "Branwen ferch Llŷr" sepulchral urn is discovered on the banks of the river Alaw in Anglesey (Wales), it is later placed in the British Museum by Richard Llwyd.

Miscellaneous

• Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne established in England.

Births

• October 23 - Félix Ravaisson-Mollien, French philosopher and archaeologist (d. 1900). ^[1]

See also

• Roman Forum - excavations.

References

1. "Jean-Gaspard-Felix Lacher Ravaisson-Mollien - French philosopher". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 17 May 2017.