1837 in archaeology

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John Gardner Wilkinson, Egyptologist.

1837 in archaeology. See also: other events of 1837.

Events

• Antikensammlung Berlin acquires the 5th century BC red-figure pottery Berlin Foundry Cup from Volci.

Explorations

• Richard William Howard Vyse investigates the interiors of the Pyramids of Giza using blasting techniques.

Excavations

• Rillaton Barrow in Cornwall, England, excavated and Rillaton Gold Cup found.

Finds

• Pietroasele Treasure found in Romania.

Publications

• John Gardner Wilkinson - Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians.

Births

• Theodore M. Davis, American Egyptological excavation sponsor (d. 1915).