Mortimer Wheeler

British archaeologist and officer

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

Links & References

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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