1861 in archaeology explained
Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1861.
Explorations
- First scientific investigations of Nalanda Mahavihara in Bihar.
- British archaeologist Alexander Cunningham identifies the ancient city of Vaishali with the present-day village of Basrah in Bihar.
Excavations
Publications
Events
Births
- October 6 - Gaston Cros, French army officer and archaeologist (killed in action 1915)
See also
Notes and References
- Book: Ritchie, Graham. Anna. Scotland: Archaeology and Early History. Thames and Hudson. 1981. London. 9. 0-500-27365-0.
- Book: Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales. An Inventory of the Ancient Monuments in Glamorgan. 1976. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales. 978-0-11-700588-4. 17.
- Mission de Phénicie.