C. H. E. Haspels facts for kids
Emilie Haspels (born September 15, 1894, in Colmschate, Netherlands – died December 25, 1980, in Capelle aan den IJssel) was a famous Dutch expert in ancient history and art. She was known as a classical archaeologist, which means she studied the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome.
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Her Life and Discoveries
Emilie Haspels was the daughter of George Frans Haspels. She loved studying ancient times.
Early Work and Books
In 1936, Emilie Haspels wrote an important book called Attic Black Figured-Lekythoi. This book was based on her studies at the University of Utrecht. It became the main guide for understanding lekythoi. Lekythoi are special ancient Greek oil jars, often used in funerals. Her book is still used by experts today.
Working in Turkey
From 1937 to 1939, Emilie Haspels worked on an exciting dig. She helped excavate Midas City in Yazılıkaya, Eskişehir, Turkey. This was a very old city, once home to King Midas.
While she was there, World War II started. She could not go back to Europe. So, she stayed in Istanbul, Turkey. There, she taught at the University of Istanbul.
Professor in Amsterdam
After the war, from 1946 to 1965, Emilie Haspels became a professor. She taught classical archaeology at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. She helped many students learn about ancient history.
In 1960, she became a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. This is a very special group for top scientists and artists in the Netherlands. It showed how much her work was valued.
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La cité de Midas: céramique et trouvailles diverses, Paris 1951. This is a book about her work at Midas City.
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Emilie Haspels made many plaster copies of ancient objects. These copies were sent to the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam.
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This is her card file. She used it to keep track of markings found at Midas City.
See also
In Spanish: C. H. Emilie Haspels para niños
