Penulis: George Andrew Reisner

George Andrew Reisner (1867-1942) was a preeminent American archaeologist and Egyptologist renowned for his monumental contributions to the understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and history. Educated at Harvard University, where he later became a professor, Reisner”s scholarly pursuits led him to conduct extensive archaeological excavations in Egypt and Sudan under the auspices of Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. His methodical approach to excavation and record-keeping set new standards for archaeological fieldwork, influencing generations of archaeologists to come. Reisner wrote extensively on his findings, and among his notable works is “The Egyptian Conception of Immortality” (1912), in which he discusses ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs and practices. This book offers insights into the ways ancient Egyptians viewed life after death and the philosophical underpinnings of their mortuary customs. His literary style is characterized by meticulous detail and a scholarly approach that reflects the academic rigor of his time. Reisner”s enduring legacy is found both in the artifacts and knowledge he unearthed and in the methodologies he developed, which continue to underpin the field of Egyptology.