Gerald Lankester Harding

Gerald Lankester Harding was a renowned British archaeologist and museum curator who played a crucial role in the discovery and preservation of ancient Middle Eastern artifacts. He is best known for his work at the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient Jewish texts found in caves near the Dead Sea in the 1940s and 1950s. Harding helped manage the collection, ensuring these valuable manuscripts were carefully preserved and studied. His efforts significantly advanced understanding of early Jewish and Christian history, making him a key figure in biblical archaeology.