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Ruth Amiran
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| Born | 1914 |
| Died | December 14, 2005 |
| Occupation | Archaeologist |
| Known for | Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land |
| Awards | Israel Prize |
Ruth Amiran (Hebrew: רות עמירן; 1914 – December 14, 2005) was an important Israeli archaeologist. She was born Ruth Brandstetter. Her book, Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land: From Its Beginnings in the Neolithic Period to the End of the Iron Age, was published in 1970. This book is still a very important guide for archaeologists who work in Israel today.
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Who Was Ruth Amiran?
Ruth Amiran was born in a small farming village called Yavne'el. This village is in the Galilee area. At that time, the area was part of the Ottoman Empire. Her father, Yehezkel Brandshteter, came from Poland in 1908. He married her mother, Devora, in 1913.
Early Life and Education
Ruth went to school in the city of Haifa. Later, in 1933, she became one of the very first students to study archaeology. She studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. This was a big step for women in science!
Her Amazing Work
Ruth Amiran spent her life studying ancient pottery. Pottery can tell us a lot about people who lived long ago. It helps archaeologists understand how people lived, what they ate, and how they traded. Her book became a must-have for anyone studying the history of the Holy Land.
Awards and Recognition
In 1982, Ruth Amiran received the Israel Prize. This is one of the highest honors a person can get in Israel. It showed how much her work helped people understand the past.
See also
In Spanish: Ruth Amiran para niños
