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Eliezer Sukenik [1889-1953]

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Definition: Polish born archaeologist Eliezer Sukenik emigrated to Palestine in 1912. There, he worked at Hebrew University and excavated at Jerusalem, Beit-Alpha and Hammat-Gader. He was closely associated with the Dead Sea Scrolls, spending much of his latter career working on them. He is also the father of influential politician/archaeologist Yigal Yadin.

This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.

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