William Matthew Flinders Petrie
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Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie (June 3, 1853 – July 28, 1942), commonly known as Flinders Petrie, was an English Egyptologist and a pioneer of systematic methodology in archaeology. His work allowed precise measurement and dating of ancient monuments.
Works[edit]
- Inductive Metrology: Recovery of Ancient Measures from the Monuments, Kessinger Publishing, 1877
- Janus in modern life, New York: G.P. Putnam's sons, 1907
- The growth of the Gospels as shown by structural criticism, 1910
- The arts & crafts of ancient Egypt, London: T. N. Foulis, 1910
- Tools and weapons illustrated by the Egyptian collection in University College, London University College / Constable Co. / Bernard Quaritch, 1917
- Eastern exploration, past and future; lectures at the Royal institution, 1918
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