1824 in archaeology
Encyclopedia
The year 1824 in archaeology involved some significant events.
Excavations
- In EgyptEgyptEgypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
, the tombs at ThebesThebes, EgyptThebes is the Greek name for a city in Ancient Egypt located about 800 km south of the Mediterranean, on the east bank of the river Nile within the modern city of Luxor. The Theban Necropolis is situated nearby on the west bank of the Nile.-History:...
were excavated (again in 18271827 in archaeologyThe year 1827 CE in archaeology included many events, some of which are listed below.See also: 1826 in archaeology, other events of 1827, 1828 in archaeology and the list of years in archaeology.-Excavations:...
-281828 in archaeology- See also:* List of years in archaeology* 1827 in archaeology* 1829 in archaeology...
). - Near Mexico CityMexico CityMexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, the courtyard of the Great Temple at Tenochtitlan was excavated. - At HastingsHastingsHastings is a town and borough in the county of East Sussex on the south coast of England. The town is located east of the county town of Lewes and south east of London, and has an estimated population of 86,900....
, the interior of the castle was excavated, revealing the chapel, chapter house, etc.
Finds
- At HastingsHastingsHastings is a town and borough in the county of East Sussex on the south coast of England. The town is located east of the county town of Lewes and south east of London, and has an estimated population of 86,900....
, when the interior of the castle was excavated, the chapel was discovered, with the chapter house and other offices.