Mortimer Wheeler
British archaeologist and officer
Born
September 10th, 1890
134 years ago
Died
1976
49 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Pioneered techniques in archaeological excavation and contributed to the establishment of archaeological methodologies. Served as the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India and played a significant role in uncovering important archaeological sites such as the Roman city of Verulamium in present-day St Albans. Published works on archaeology that emphasized the importance of systematic excavation.
Directed excavations at Verulamium
Contributed to the Archaeological Survey of India
Developed modern excavation techniques
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