1812 in archaeology

The year 1812 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Explorations

Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt discovers Petra.

Excavations

Colosseum, Rome: The arena substructure is partly excavated during 1810–1814.

Publications

Sir Richard Colt Hoare - The Ancient History of South Wiltshire.

Miscellaneous

American Antiquarian Society is founded in Massachusetts by Isaiah Thomas.

Deaths