Woolley’s excavations

Sir Leonard Woolley was a British archaeologist best known for his excavations at Ur, an ancient city in present-day Iraq, during the 1920s. His work uncovered a wealth of artifacts, including elaborate burial sites known as royal tombs, which revealed insights into Sumerian civilization, including their art, culture, and burial practices. Woolley’s discoveries, such as gold jewelry and musical instruments, provided significant evidence of the sophistication and wealth of early Mesopotamian societies, helping historians understand the region’s historical significance in the development of human civilization. His findings were among the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.