Charles Leonard Woolley

Charles Leonard Woolley was a renowned British archaeologist and historian, best known for his excavations at Ur in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). His work in the early 20th century uncovered important artifacts and royal tombs, providing valuable insights into Sumerian civilization, culture, and death practices. Woolley's meticulous methods helped establish key aspects of early Mesopotamian history and shaped our understanding of ancient urban societies. He is considered a pioneering figure in archaeology, combining careful excavation techniques with scholarly analysis to illuminate the distant past.