sir mortimer wheeler

Thân thiện

Sir Mortimer Wheeler examines an ancient artifact at an excavation site.

Definition

Proper noun: - Sir Mortimer Wheeler: A Scottish archaeologist known for his significant contributions to the field, particularly his work on Roman Britain and the Indus Valley civilization. He lived from 1890 to 1976.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The excavation at Maiden Castle was led by Sir Mortimer Wheeler.
  • Sir Mortimer Wheeler's methods revolutionized field archaeology in the mid-20th century.

Advanced Usage

• "Wheelerian": Pertaining to or characteristic of the methods or approach of Sir Mortimer Wheeler.
  • The site was excavated using a Wheelerian grid system.

Variants and Related Words

• Mortimer Wheeler (full name without the title 'Sir')
• R. E. M. Wheeler (initials often used in publications)

Synonyms

• Archaeologist
• Antiquarian (historical term)
• Excavator

Học thuật

Noun

1. Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Wheeler
• Sir Mortimer Wheeler
• Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler