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David Moore Robinson

1880–1958 · 20th century

David Moore Robinson was an American classical archaeologist and professor at Johns Hopkins University. Between 1928 and 1938 he directed four seasons of excavation at Olynthus in northern Greece, uncovering whole districts of Classical houses with mosaics and household goods. His multi-volume publication of the site became a basic source for ancient Greek domestic life.

David Moore Robinson
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). David Moore Robinson. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/david-moore-robinson
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