Description: (Archaeologist)
Mikhail Mikhaylovich Gerasimov was a prominent Soviet archaeologist and anthropologist known for his groundbreaking work in discovering the Mal'ta–Buret' culture and pioneering the technique of forensic sculpture. His meticulous study of skulls allowed him to reconstruct the faces of over 200 individuals, ranging from early homo sapiens to historical figures such as Timur, Yaroslav the Wise, Ivan the Terrible, and Friedrich Schiller. Gerasimov's innovative multidisciplinary approach, which combined anthropology, archaeology, paleontology, and forensic science, revolutionized the field and continues to have a significant impact on the study of human history and evolution.