= John Flinders Petrie
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John Flinders Petrie (1853-1942) was a British archaeologist and Egyptologist known for his significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization. He is often referred to as the "father of modern Egyptology" due to his pioneering methods in archaeological excavation and recording. Petrie emphasized the importance of careful stratigraphic excavation and the systematic recording of artifacts, helping to establish archaeology as a scientific discipline.
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