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Knowth archaeologist Prof George Eogan dies aged 91Meath man and UCD professor well known for his research of passage tomb builders George Eogan, who was widely seen as one of the leading archaeologists of his generation, has died aged 91. Professor emeritus of celtic archaeology at University College Dublin (UCD), he had a particular interest in the Neolithic and Late Bronze Age studies and was the director of the Knowth excavations for more than 40 years. He was well known for researching the passage tomb builders of Ireland and Western Europe and authored and co-authored volumes of the Excavations at Knowth series as well as several other books. He died on Thursday at Our Lady’s Hospice following what his family described as a long and happy life. In a tribute, the UCD School of Archaeology said Prof Eogan’s contribution to his field and to people’s understanding of Ireland’s past was immeasurable. Having begun his academic pursuits with a PhD on late bronze age swords, Prof Eogan would go on to lead activities at Knowth for decades. “He used his extensive international travels and decades of connections with museums to develop a unique understanding and insights into the things of Bronze Age Europe in particular,” his former university said. More: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/knowth-archaeologist-prof-george-eogan-dies-aged-91-1.4733265 |
Posted by ryaner21st November 2021ce |
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