Archaeological Organisations

Question 1

Who did Flinders Petrie work for and when?

Answer 1

First worked in Egypt in 1880 for the Egypt Exploration Society

Question 2

By what nickname is Flinders Petrie known?

Answer 2

‘father of scientific archaeology’

Question 3

What major contribution did Flinders Petrie make to archaeology?

Answer 3

The pottery dating sequence which has been in use ever since. It has proven to be invaluable in sequencing and dating the dynastic period.

Question 4

What is the main focus of French Egyptian Centre for the Study of the Temples of Karnak (CFEETK)?

Answer 4

Conservation and epigraphy at Karnak. Published all inscriptions online as the Karnak Project.

Question 5

Who did Harry Burton work for?

Answer 5

Photographer for the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art

Question 6

What techniques did Harry Burton use?

Answer 6

Reflected natural sunlight with mirrors. Developed a camera mount to keep all pictures at the same scale.

Question 7

What is Harry Burton best known for?

Answer 7

Recording the process of Carter’s discovery of Tut’s tomb (KV62) and the investigations there.

Question 8

What is the focus of the Polish Mission of Deir el Bahri?

Answer 8

Conservation and epigraphy at Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple.