Ruth Amiran
| Ruth Amiran | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 1914 |
| Died | December 14, 2005 |
| Occupation | Archaeologist |
| Known for | Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land |
| Awards | Israel Prize |
Ruth Amiran (Hebrew: רות עמירן; b. 1914, d. December 14, 2005) was an Israeli archaeologist whose 1970 book Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land: From Its Beginnings in the Neolithic Period to the End of the Iron Age is a standard reference for archaeologists working in Israel. She received the Israel Prize in 1982.
Further reading
- Katz, Hayah. "Ruth Amiran". Breaking Ground: Women in Old World Archaeology. Brown University.
- Hess, Orna. "Ruth Amiran". Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia. Jewish Women's Archive.
- Ornan, Tali. "Ruth Amiran 1914-2005". SBL Forum. Society of Biblical Publications.
- "Israel Prize Official Site - Recipients in 1982 (in Hebrew)".