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Page from Britannia & Eve by Katharine Woolley reporting on the great excavations carried
Page from Britannia & Eve by Katharine Woolley reporting on the great excavations carried by her and her husband Leonard at Ur in Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq). Date: 1929
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Archaeologists Britannia Digging Excavating Excavation Excavations Iraq Katharine Leonard Mar21 Mesopotamia Report Woolley 1929
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating page from Katharine Woolley's report on the historic excavations at Ur in Mesopotamia. Dated 1929, this rare image showcases Woolley, a pioneering archaeologist, in action as she documents the groundbreaking discoveries made by her and her husband Leonard. Bring the rich history of ancient civilizations into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print from Media Storehouse. Rights managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36cm x 50.8cm (14.2" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph, Katharine Woolley, a renowned archaeologist, is seen intently reporting for the prestigious British magazine, Britannia & Eve, on the groundbreaking excavations carried out by her and her husband Leonard Woolley at the ancient city of Ur in Mesoppotamia, modern-day Iraq, during March 1929. The Woolleys' excavations at Ur marked a significant turning point in the study of ancient civilizations, as they unearthed numerous artifacts that provided new insights into the Sumerian culture, including the famous Royal Cemetery, which contained the tombs of ancient rulers adorned with precious treasures. Katharine, dressed in a simple yet practical outfit, holds a notepad and pencil, meticulously documenting her findings for her magazine report. Her husband, Leonard, is in the background, directing the excavation team as they carefully unearth the ancient ruins. The sun casts a warm glow over the site, highlighting the rich history that lies beneath the surface. The Woolleys' pioneering work at Ur revolutionized the field of archaeology and paved the way for further discoveries in Mesopotamia and beyond. Their groundbreaking findings continue to shape our understanding of ancient civilizations and the intricacies of human history.
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