Ruth Amiran

Israeli archaeologist (1914–2005)
Person human Q528775
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Ruth Amiran

Summary

Ruth Amiran is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Yavne'el[2]. She was born on December 8, 1914[3]. She died in Jerusalem[4]. She died on December 14, 2005[5]. She worked as an anthropologist[6] and archaeologist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ruth Amiran's place of birth was Yavne'el[2].
  • Ruth Amiran died in Jerusalem[4].
  • Ruth Amiran was born on December 8, 1914[3].
  • Ruth Amiran died on December 14, 2005[5].
  • Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[9].
  • Ruth Amiran was married to David Amiran[10].
  • Ruth Amiran held citizenship in Israel[11].
  • Ruth Amiran worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Ruth Amiran's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Ruth Amiran's field of work was archaeology[12].
  • Ruth Amiran was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13].
  • Ruth Amiran's education included a stint at Hebrew Reali School[14].
  • Ruth Amiran received the Israel Prize[15].
  • Ruth Amiran received the Percia Schimmel Prize[16].
  • Ruth Amiran is recorded as female[17].
  • Ruth Amiran's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ruth Amiran's Commons category is recorded as Ruth Amiran[19].
  • Ruth Amiran's family name is recorded as Amiran[20].
  • Ruth Amiran's given name is recorded as Ruth[21].
  • Ruth Amiran's given name is recorded as B.[22].
  • Ruth Amiran's given name is recorded as K.[23].
  • Ruth Amiran's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Ruth Amiran's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hebrew[25].
  • Ruth Amiran's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Women in Religion[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Yavne'el[2], Ruth Amiran… she was born on December 8, 1914[3].

Education

Educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13], a university[27], in Israel[28], founded in 1918[29], headquartered in Jerusalem[30] and Hebrew Reali School[14], a school[31], in Israel[32], founded in 1913[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6] and archaeologist[7]. Ruth Amiran's field of work was archaeology[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Israel Prize[15], an award[34], in Israel[35], founded in 1953[36] and Percia Schimmel Prize[16], a science award[37], in Israel[38], founded in 1979[39].

Personal Life

Ruth Amiran was married to David Amiran[10].

Death and Burial

Ruth Amiran died on December 14, 2005[5]. She died in Jerusalem[4]. Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[9].

Why It Matters

Ruth Amiran ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Ruth Amiran born?

Born in Yavne'el[2], Ruth Amiran…

Where did Ruth Amiran die?

Ruth Amiran passed away in Jerusalem[4].

Who was Ruth Amiran married to?

Ruth Amiran's spouses include David Amiran[10].

What did Ruth Amiran do for work?

Ruth Amiran worked as anthropologist[6] and archaeologist[7].

Where did Ruth Amiran go to school?

Ruth Amiran was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13] and Hebrew Reali School[14].

What awards did Ruth Amiran receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[15] and Percia Schimmel Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Israel Prize. Retrieved . cms.education.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Israel Museum. Retrieved . imj.org.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Ruth, B., K.
    Field of work archaeology
    Spouse David Amiran
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Women in Religion
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