Description: (British Archaeologist and Officer in the British Army)
Sir Mortimer Wheeler was a distinguished British archaeologist and military officer, celebrated for his substantial impact on the field. Throughout his career, he served in esteemed roles including Director of the National Museum of Wales and London Museum, Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India, and as the founder of the Institute of Archaeology in London. Wheeler is credited with developing the "Wheeler method," which underscores a systematic and scientific approach to excavation. His excavations in both Britain and South Asia were instrumental in advancing archaeology, and he played a pivotal role in promoting the discipline and securing funding for various archaeological projects.