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1842 in archaeology

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Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1842.

Explorations

  • Site of Masada discovered.
  • Karl Richard Lepsius begins an expedition to Egypt and the Sudan commissioned by King Frederick William IV of Prussia.

Publications

  • W. F. Ainsworth publishes the first report on Üçayak Byzantine Church.
  • Karl Lepsius produces the first modern list of pyramids.
  • David Roberts begins publication of The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia (chromolithographs).
  • First known use of the term "Industrial archaeology".

Births

  • 12 January: Teoberto Maler, Mayanist

References

References

  1. Ramos, Paulo Oliveira (2014). "The use of the word "Industrial Archaeology": a theme for a journey through space and time". ''2nd International Congress on Industrial Heritage''. Porto.
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