Is there a god of history / archaeology?

[Fromper]

I'm making a new PC for a campaign (unlike all my PFS PCs), and I'm trying to figure out what deity he'd worship.

The character is an occultist, interested in objects of historical significance. He wants to go exploring ruins and seeking out such items. So basically, he's an archaeologist. Which deity would be most appropriate for that, given that it's very much his primary personality attribute. Also, he's an elf (probably from Kyonin) if it matters.

The best I can find is Desna, as the goddess of explorers. I couldn't find any that are focused in history or preserving old items, though I suppose that could fall under Shelyn's artistic area. But the items he's interested in aren't necessarily artistic - they could be anything from armor and weapons to everyday household goods.

Given the hundreds of Golarion Deities, you'd think there would be something related to history, but I can't find it.

[Adjoint]

Findeladlara is an elven goddess of architecture and preservation of elven culture through the protection of classic works of art and historic buildings. She may be the closest to what you are looking for, but she's only interested in elven history.

If you are interested in the history of all races, you may consider Soralyon, Empyreal Lord of guardians, magic and monuments.

Irori is a god of history, but he's more interested in history of people and in learning from the past, rather than in the material artifacts from the past.

You may also consider Lost Prince, an Eldest of forgotten things, sadness and solitude, if his melancholic attitude fits your elf.

[deuxhero]

You could go with Abadar. Old, dead cities are is still cities so if you're only interested in ruins and not "natural" history beyond how it effected civilization he could fit.

If you aren't a divine caster (or are a Paladin, Paladins don't need a deity outside of PFS) you could always go with Aroden.

[Adjoint]

I'm not sure if Abadar considers ruins to be cities, I feel that he may consider inhabitants necessary for it to count. He could be interested in bringing them back to life, but not in just presereving them as they are.

Aroden, a god of humanity, doesn't fit an elf character, also not all ruins come from human civilizations.

OP's idea of Shelyn is good - beauty is not limited to objects of art, common items also become more beautiful when restored.

[Fromper]

Findeladlara may actually work. My character is joining the adventuring group specifically to seek out some rumored elven ruins. He'll stick around for other things, as the nature of the adventure changes, but that's his original interest.

Also, her writeup says that her followers and those of Shelyn have something of a rivalry. Not outright hatred or contempt, but just different ways of viewing art. My party will have a cleric of Shelyn, and possibly a bard who also follows Shelyn. That could provide for some fun rivalry between PCs.