Robert John Braidwood was an American archaeologist and anthropologist, one of the founders of scientific archaeology, and a leader in the field of Near Eastern Prehistory.
| Born: | June 29, 1907, Detroit, Michigan |
| Died: | January 15, 2003, Chicago, Illinois |
| Institutions: | University of Chicago |
| Education: | University of Michigan (MA, 1933), University of Chicago (PhD, 1943) |
| Notable students: | Kent Flannery, Frank Hole |
| Spouse: | Linda Braidwood |
About Robert Braidwood
University of Chicago archaeologist who led the study of prehistoric Middle East cultures. In his decades-long career he uncovered among the earliest known human structures and tools, as well as the earliest clothing piece.
Robert Braidwood Before Fame
He began his archaeologic research by traveling to Syria in 1933 to work on a team under James Henry Breasted.
Achievement of Robert Braidwood
He received the the Gold Medal Award from the Archaeological Institute of America in 1971.
Robert Braidwood Family Life
His wife Linda S. Braidwood, also a trained archaeologist, helped out on much of his work.
Associations of Robert Braidwood
Mary Leakey was another prominent archaeologist - she studied stone-age tools made by prehistoric African civilizations.
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