Seventy Years in Archaeology (Cambridge Library Collection - Egyptology) - Softcover

Petrie, William Matthew Flinders

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108065112 ISBN 13: 9781108065115

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

Among the leading Egyptologists of his day, Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853–1942) excavated over fifty sites and trained a generation of archaeologists. He is credited with bringing his subject to a much wider audience, and his talent for exposition is reflected in this accessible autobiography, first published in 1931 and illustrated throughout. It describes life on digs in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, providing rich insights into developing archaeological methods. Petrie's most important discoveries are recounted, including his unearthing of the Merneptah Stele, some of the earliest evidence of mummification, and elements of Greek and Roman cultural influence in Egypt. Furthermore, he reflects here on his innovative practice of recording and preserving every artefact, not just obvious museum pieces. Petrie wrote prolifically throughout his long career, and a great many of his other publications are also reissued in this series.

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Book Description

Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853-1942) discusses his life's work in this 1931 autobiography, revealing his lasting contributions to Egyptology and archaeology. He describes some of his most important discoveries alongside innovative changes he made to archaeological methods. These achievements illustrate how Flinders Petrie inspired a generation of archaeologists.

About the Author

W. M. Flinders Petrie, who excavated some 3000 graves in 1898-99, is regarded as the father of modern archaeology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108065112
• ISBN 13: 9781108065115
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 348