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 1810â1814.
- Bremetennacum (Ribchester), Lancashire, England.
Finds
- J. L. Burckhardt finds the main Abu Simbel temple.
- The "Branwen ferch LlÅ·r" 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.