1885 in archaeology explained
Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1885.
Events
Explorations
- Explorations continue in many places, from Latin America to Italy to Japan.
Excavations
- At Ostia Antica (near Rome), the Quattro Tempietti (Four Small Temples) are excavated in 1885-1886 by R. Lanciani (The square in front is excavated in 1911-1915 by D. Vaglieri and R. Paribeni).
- On the outskirts of Rome, Italy, the ruins of the Temple of Diana at Nemi are excavated by British Ambassador Lord John Savile of Rufford Abbey.
- In Wales, at Ffynnon Beuno Cave, Tremeirchion, Denbighshire, the cave complex is excavated: occupational evidence includes Aurignacian and proto-Solutrean flint work plus Pleistocene fauna (Palaeolithic, Old Stone Age).
- In Japan, the Katsutachi Pit is excavated in 1885 (Meiji 18) under the leadership of Takuma Dan, an American-trained engineer.
- At Susa, Marcel-Auguste Dieulafoy and Jane Dieulafoy begin French excavations.
Publications
Births
Notes and References
- Web site: Beazley, J[ohn] D[avidson], Sir]. Dictionary of Art Historians. 14 June 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120721224520/http://www.dictionaryofarthistorians.org/beazleyj.htm. 21 July 2012. dead.
- Web site: Alfred V. Kidder. Britannica.com. 27 May 2017.