1842 in archaeology

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1842 in archaeology

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

• Karl Lepsius produces the first modern list of pyramids.
• David Roberts begins publication of Sketches in the Holy Land (chromolithographs).
• First known use of the term "Industrial archaeology".^[1]

Births

• 12 January: Teoberto Maler, Mayanist

See also

• List of years in archaeology
• 1841 in archaeology
• 1843 in archaeology

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.