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# Mortimer Wheeler

(1890–1976)   Archaeologist   United Kingdom

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Mortimer Wheeler was an archaeologist from the United Kingdom, best known for *The Indus civilization*.

## Quick Facts About Mortimer Wheeler

Born September 10, 1890

Died July 22, 1976

Nationality United Kingdom

Profession Archaeologist

Notable works The Indus civilization

Spouse Margaret Collingridge Wheeler

## About Mortimer Wheeler

Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler was a British archaeologist and officer in the British Army. Over the course of his career, he served as Director of both the National Museum of Wales and London Museum, Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India, and the founder and Honorary Director of the Institute of Archaeology in London, in addition to writing twenty-four books on archaeological subjects.

## Awards & Honors

Knight Bachelor Order of the Companions of Honour Military Cross Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries Fellow of the British Academy

##  Quotes by Mortimer Wheeler

> [Dead archaeology is the driest dust that blows.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mortimer-wheeler/dead-archaeology-is-the-driest-dust-that-blows/)

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> [Archaeology is not a science, it's a vendetta.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mortimer-wheeler/archaeology-is-not-a-science-it-s-a-vendetta/)

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> [In a simple direct sense, archaeology is a science that must be lived, must be "seasoned with humanity." Dead archaeology is the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mortimer-wheeler/in-a-simple-direct-sense-archaeology-is-a-science-that-must-be-lived/)

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