O. G. S. Crawford
British archaeologist and pioneer
Born
October 28th, 1886
138 years ago
Died
1957
68 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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An influential archaeologist, contributed significantly to the development of archaeology as a scientific discipline. An early adopter of aerial photography in archaeological surveys, documented sites and landscapes in ways that had not been done previously. Played a key role in the establishment of the British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara. Authored several important works on archaeology, including significant texts that shaped future studies in the field.
Pioneered the use of aerial photography in archaeology
Contributed to archaeological research in the Near East
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