Definition: British archaeologist Arthur Evans is best known as the excavator of the Bronze Age archaeological site of Knossos. He was born in Nash Mills, England, and educated at the University of Oxford, and the University of Göttingen. Evans was curator of the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford from 1884-1908, and spent nearly 35 years excavating at Knossos, beginning in 1900.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
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For more on Evans' research at Knossos, and his influence on reconstructions, see the article Knossos, Crete: The Palace of Minos.This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
