6 Famous Archaeologists You Need to Know About

Archaeologists have brought us closer to some of Earth's rich history. Here are six worth getting to know.

By Amiah Taylor
Sep 28, 2023 3:00 PM
Egypt stamps of the year To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter, Bangkok-Thailand, December 8, 2022.
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The world of archaeology has been illuminated by the tireless efforts and groundbreaking discoveries of archaeologists throughout history.

From King Tut to our oldest human ancestor "Lucy," archaeologists have not only enriched our knowledge of the past, but have also ignited a passion for uncovering the secrets buried beneath us.

6 Famous Archaeologists

These six archaeologists deserve more time in the limelight because of their great contributions to their respective canons, continued commitment to academic research and endless work to increase public knowledge of science. Learn more about these archaeologists that are worth digging into.

1. Howard Carter

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