Definition: Pliny the Elder was a Roman writer and scholar whose Natural History pretty much defined science as it was known then--and not that different today. In his 37-volume text Natural History, Pliny included reports on such archaeologically useful topics as ethnography, geography, and anthropology.
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.
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.
Also Known As: Gaius Plinius Secundus
