Ruth Young (archaeologist)

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Ruth Young
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Alma mater University of Bradford
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  • University of Leicester

Ruth Lorraine Young FSA FHEA is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Leicester.

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Career

Young completed undergraduate, MPhIl, and PhD studies at the University of Bradford. She was first appointed at the University of Leicester in 2000. She is a specialist in the archaeology of South Asia and the Middle East. [1] She was elected as a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London on 1 January 2010. [2]

She has taken as interest in preserving the archaeology of Pakistan. [3]

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References

  1. "Ruth Young". University of Leicester. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  2. "Fellos Directory: Ruth Lorraine Young". Society of Antiquaries of London. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  3. "Foreign Secretary reaffirms commitment to preserve, promote Pakistan's ancient archaeological, civilizational heritage". The Nation. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2024-10-13.