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John D. Ray
British egyptologist · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Born 1945 · age 80
John David Ray is a British Egyptologist and academic. He is the former Sir Herbert Thompson Professor of Egyptology at the University of Cambridge.
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His principal field of interest covers the Late and Hellenistic periods of Egypt, with special reference to documents in the demotic script, and he is also known for deciphering the Carian script, a writing system used by Anatolian mercenaries who fought for the late-period Egyptians.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1945 · age 80
