Kathleen Kenyon

Kathleen Kenyon was a renowned British archaeologist known for her meticulous excavations of ancient sites in the Middle East, particularly Jericho and Jerusalem. She developed advanced techniques for dating and analyzing artifacts, helping to better understand early human settlements and their development over time. Kenyon's work significantly contributed to archaeology by refining methods of pottery analysis and stratigraphy, enabling more accurate reconstructions of ancient history. Her discoveries provided valuable insights into early urban life, societal organization, and the transitions between different historical periods, making her a key figure in understanding the archaeology of the ancient Near East.