The year 1811 in archaeology involved some significant events.

Explorations

Excavations Colosseum, Rome: The arena substructure is partly excavated during 1810-1814. In Italy, detailed excavations continue at Pompeii. The remains of the villa of Pliny, named Villa di Pino, are excavated during 1802-1819 (following the excavations of 1713). The Bignor Roman Villa is excavated between 1811 and 1819.

Publications

Births Christian Maclagan, Scottish antiquary (d. 1901)

Deaths

See also Roman Forum - excavations.

References