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− | '''George Andrew Reisner''' | + | '''George Andrew Reisner''' (November 5, 1867 - June 6, 1942) was an [[United States|American]] [[archaeologist]] of [[Ancient Egypt]]. He was best-known for his methodlological excavations of pyramids and other Eqyptian sites in the early 1900s. Through his expeditions, Reisner discovered thousands of artifacts, including the tombs of ancient Egyptian roayalty, papayri, and other items of historical significance. He was famous for his meticulous approach to archeological excavations, keeping good records, and preservation of artifacts. |
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+ | '''George Andrew Reisner''' was born on November 5, 1867 in [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]]. He studied at [[Jebel Barkal]] (The Holy Mountain), in [[Nubia]]. During this time he also explored mastabas. Even in his old age, despite suffering from progressive blindness, he worked on dictating manucripts. He died on June 6, 1942 in Giza, Egypt and is buried in the American cemetery in Mari Girgis, Cairo, Egypt. | ||
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* 1914-1942: Profess of Egyptology at Harvard University | * 1914-1942: Profess of Egyptology at Harvard University | ||
* 1916–1923: Explored pyramids of [[Meroë]], dug out temple at [[Napata]] | * 1916–1923: Explored pyramids of [[Meroë]], dug out temple at [[Napata]] | ||
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== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
− | + | Reisner uncovered the fact that the Nubian kings were not buried in the [[Nubian pyramids|pyramids]] but outside of them. He also found the skull of a Nubian female (whom he thought was a king) which is now displayed in the [[Peabody Museum]] at [[Harvard University|Harvard]]. Reisner believed that [[Kingdom of Kerma|Kerma]] was originally the base of an Egyptian governor and that these Egyptian rulers evolved into the independent monarchs of Kerma. He also created a [[list of Egyptian viceroys of Kush]]. He gained notoriety for finding the tomb of Queen [[Hetepheres]] the mother of King [[Khufu]] (Cheops in [[Greek language|Greek]]) who built the [[Great Pyramid]] at [[Giza]]. Reisner rewrote the history of Nubia, and explored the world-famous Giza Pyramids. Through his methological approach, George Reisner has earned the reputation for being the father of modern scientific archeology. | |
== Publications == | == Publications == |
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George Andrew Reisner (November 5, 1867 - June 6, 1942) was an American archaeologist of Ancient Egypt. He was best-known for his methodlological excavations of pyramids and other Eqyptian sites in the early 1900s. Through his expeditions, Reisner discovered thousands of artifacts, including the tombs of ancient Egyptian roayalty, papayri, and other items of historical significance. He was famous for his meticulous approach to archeological excavations, keeping good records, and preservation of artifacts.
Life
George Andrew Reisner was born on November 5, 1867 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He studied at Jebel Barkal (The Holy Mountain), in Nubia. During this time he also explored mastabas. Even in his old age, despite suffering from progressive blindness, he worked on dictating manucripts. He died on June 6, 1942 in Giza, Egypt and is buried in the American cemetery in Mari Girgis, Cairo, Egypt.
Work
- 1897–1899: Classified Egyptology collection of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- 1899-1905: Led the Hearst Expedition of the University of California to explore burial grounds at and around Qift
- 1905-1914: Assistant professor of Egyptology at Harvard University
- 1907-1909: Directed archaeological survey of Nubia (Nilotic Sudan) for Egyptian government
- 1910-1942: Curator of Egyptian collections at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts
- 1914-1942: Profess of Egyptology at Harvard University
- 1916–1923: Explored pyramids of Meroë, dug out temple at Napata
Legacy
Reisner uncovered the fact that the Nubian kings were not buried in the pyramids but outside of them. He also found the skull of a Nubian female (whom he thought was a king) which is now displayed in the Peabody Museum at Harvard. Reisner believed that Kerma was originally the base of an Egyptian governor and that these Egyptian rulers evolved into the independent monarchs of Kerma. He also created a list of Egyptian viceroys of Kush. He gained notoriety for finding the tomb of Queen Hetepheres the mother of King Khufu (Cheops in Greek) who built the Great Pyramid at Giza. Reisner rewrote the history of Nubia, and explored the world-famous Giza Pyramids. Through his methological approach, George Reisner has earned the reputation for being the father of modern scientific archeology.
Publications
- 1905: Edited The Hearst Medical Papyrus
- 1931: Wrote Mycerinus (alternative name of Menkaure)
- 1942: Published final work, A History of the Giza Necropolis
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ReferencesISBN links support NWE through referral fees
- Reisner Biography
- George Reisner at Duke library
- Pyramids, Mummies, and Tombs on the Discovery Times channel
- "Reisner, George Andrew." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 11 Nov. 2005 <http://search.eb.com/eb/article-9063116>.
External links
- Works by George Reisner. Project Gutenberg
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