The year 1813 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Excavations Colosseum, Rome: The arena substructure is partly excavated during 1810–1814. Bremetennacum (Ribchester), Lancashire, England.

Finds J. L. Burckhardt finds the main Abu Simbel temple. The "Branwen ferch Llŷr" sepulchral urn is discovered on the banks of the river Alaw in Anglesey (Wales), it is later placed in the British Museum by Richard Llwyd.

Miscellaneous Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne established in England. Births October 23 - Félix Ravaisson-Mollien, French philosopher and archaeologist (d. 1900). See also Roman Forum - excavations.

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