Matthew Stirling
American Mesoamericanist (1896-1975) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 78
Matthew Williams Stirling was an American ethnologist, archaeologist and later an administrator at several scientific institutions in the field. He is best known for his discoveries relating to the Olmec civilization. Much of his work was done with his "wife and constant collaborator" of 42 years Marion Stirling.
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Marion and Matthew Stirling in Veracruz, Mexico, April 15, 1939
Olmec Head excavated in La Venta
The back of Stela C at Tres ZapotesThe bars and circles show the Maya-style long-count date of 7.16.6.16.18. The glyphs surrounding the date are what is thought to be one of the few surviving examples of Epi-Olmec script.About this person
Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1975 · aged 78
