1883 in archaeology
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The year 1883 in archaeology involved some significant events.
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[edit] Explorations
[edit] Excavations
- In Cyprus, the three sanctuaries and the tombs are excavated in 1883 for the Cyprus Museum.
- The Palace of the Vestal Virgins (atrium of Vesta), the abode of the virgin priestesses of the goddess, the Vestals, is excavated in 1883-1884.
- In Athens, Greece, the Olympieion is excavated in 1883—1884 by the British (also in 1922 by Germans).
- In Wales, at Cae-Gwyn Cave, Tremeirchion, Denbighshire, the cave is extensively investigated from 1883-1887 by H. Hicks: artefacts found, mostly just outside the entrance, dated to middle Aurignacian period.
- The Criel Mound is excavated in 1883-84 under the auspices of the US Bureau of Ethnology and the supervision of Col. P.W. Norris.
- At Taplow Court, Saxon prince Taeppa’s burial mound is excavated and a number of treasures are discovered.
- At Charleston, West Virginia, a burial mound for Adena Culture chieftains is excavated in 1883 by the Smithsonian Institution.
[edit] Publications
[edit] Finds
- Ceratosaurus nasicornis (now on display at the Smithsonian) is excavated in 1883, and later named and described by Marsh (March 19, 1884).

