Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler: A Scottish archaeologist known for his significant contributions to archaeological methodology and public engagement, active during the 20th century (1890-1976).
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The excavation methods pioneered by Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler emphasized strict stratigraphic control.
- Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler was instrumental in popularizing archaeology through television programs.
Advanced Usage
- "Wheelerian": Pertaining to or characteristic of the methods or approaches of Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler.
- The site was excavated using a Wheelerian grid system.
Variants and Related Words
Mortimer Wheeler: A common shortened form of the full name.
- The lecture focused on the legacy of Mortimer Wheeler.
R. E. M. Wheeler: An initialism sometimes used in academic citations.
- The paper cited the 1954 work by R. E. M. Wheeler.
Synonyms
- Archaeologist: A person who studies human history through excavation.
- Scholar: A specialist in a particular branch of study.
Related Phrases
- Wheeler-Kenyon method: A specific archaeological excavation technique involving a grid of baulks and boxes, developed by Wheeler and later refined by Kathleen Kenyon.
- The team employed the Wheeler-Kenyon method to maintain clear vertical sections.
Noun
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Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
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