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Eilat Mazar
Israeli archaeologist (1956–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eilat Mazar (Hebrew: אילת מזר; 10 September 1956 – 25 May 2021) was an Israeli archaeologist. She specialized in Jerusalem and Phoenician archaeology. She was also a key person in Biblical archaeology noted for her discovery of the Large Stone Structure, which she surmised to be the palace of King David.
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Born | (1956-09-10)10 September 1956 |
Died | 25 May 2021(2021-05-25) (aged 64) |
Citizenship | Israeli |
Alma mater | Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
Known for | Discovery of the Large Stone Structure |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Archaeology |
Institutions | Shalem Center, Institute of Archaeology at the Hebrew University |
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