Avraham Biran
Israeli archaeologist (1909–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Avraham Biran (Hebrew: אברהם בירן, born 23 October 1909 – 16 September 2008) was an Israeli archaeologist, best known for heading excavations at Tel Dan in northern Israel. He headed the Institute of Archaeology at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem for many years.
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Avraham Biran | |
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Born | 23 October 1909 (1909-10-23) |
Died | 16 September 2008 (2008-09-17) (aged 98) |
Nationality | Israeli |
Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University |
Known for | Tel Dan archaeological excavation, Tel Dan Stele discovery |
Awards | Israel Prize 2002[1] |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Archaeology |
Institutions | Institute of Archaeology at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem |
Doctoral advisor | William F. Albright |
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