1819 in archaeology explained

The year 1819 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Excavations

• The remains of the villa of Pliny, named Villa di Pino, are excavated during 1802–1819 (following the excavations of 1713).
• In Italy, detailed excavations continue at Pompeii.
• The Bignor Roman Villa is excavated between 1811 and 1819.

Finds

• April - In India, the Ajanta Caves are rediscovered by a British hunting party.^[1]
• Roman villa found at Stancombe Park near North Nibley, England.

Other events

• In Italy, sexual, nude artifacts from Pompeii are hidden from public view in Naples' Secret Museum.
• In Italy, John Gardner Wilkinson meets the antiquarian Sir William Gell and resolves to study Egyptology.
• King Francis I of Naples visits the Pompeii exhibition at the National Museum with his wife and daughter.
• June 16 – The 7.7–8.2 Rann of Kutch earthquake shakes western India with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), leaving more than 1,500 dead.

Births

• March 28 – Roger Fenton, photographer (d. 1869)

Deaths

• June 29 – Samuel Lysons, English antiquarian (b. 1763)^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Two Centuries After British Army Officer Discovered Ajanta, Descendant to Visit Caves. indianexpress.com. 25 February 2016 . 17 May 2017.
2. Book: Russell. Miles. Bignor Roman Villa. 4 May 2015 . History Press. 9780750964784. en.