Yoram Tsafrir

Israeli archaeologist (1938-2015)
Person human Q12408063
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Yoram Tsafrir

Summary

Yoram Tsafrir is a human[1]. Born in Kfar Azar[2], he… he was born on +1938-01-30T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. He died on +2015-11-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Yoram Tsafrir's place of birth was Kfar Azar[2].
  • Yoram Tsafrir passed away in Jerusalem[4].
  • Yoram Tsafrir was born on +1938-01-30T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Yoram Tsafrir died on +2015-11-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[10].
  • Yoram Tsafrir held citizenship in Israel[11].
  • Yoram Tsafrir worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Yoram Tsafrir's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Yoram Tsafrir worked as a historian[8].
  • Yoram Tsafrir's field of work was archaeology[12].
  • Yoram Tsafrir was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13].
  • Yoram Tsafrir's doctoral advisor was Michael Avi-Yonah[14].
  • Yoram Tsafrir's doctoral advisor was Yigael Yadin[15].
  • Yoram Tsafrir's doctoral advisor was Avraham Negev[16].
  • Yoram Tsafrir received the The EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture[17].
  • Yoram Tsafrir was a member of Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Yoram Tsafrir is recorded as male[19].
  • Yoram Tsafrir's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Yoram Tsafrir supervised Rehav Rubin as a doctoral student[21].
  • Yoram Tsafrir supervised Adrian J. Boas as a doctoral student[22].
  • Yoram Tsafrir's Commons category is recorded as Yoram Tsafrir[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Yoram Tsafrir's family name is recorded as Zafrir[25].
  • Yoram Tsafrir's given name is recorded as Yoram[26].
  • Yoram Tsafrir's pseudonym is recorded as Yoram Avi-Tamar[27].

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Origins and Family

Yoram Tsafrir's place of birth was Kfar Azar[2]. He was born on +1938-01-30T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Yoram Tsafrir was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13]. Doctoral advisors include Michael Avi-Yonah[14], an anthropologist[28], 1904–1974[29], of Israel[30], awarded the Bialik Prize[31], specialised in archaeology[32]; Yigael Yadin[15], an anthropologist[33], 1917–1984[34], of Israel[35], awarded the Israel Prize[36], specialised in archaeology[37]; and Avraham Negev[16], an archaeologist[38], 1923–2004[39], of Israel[40], specialised in archaeology[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and historian[8]. Yoram Tsafrir's field of work was archaeology[12]. Doctoral students include Rehav Rubin[21], a geographer[42], b. 1951[43], of Israel[44], specialised in historical geography[45] and Adrian J. Boas[22], an archaeologist[46], b. 1952[47], of Israel[48], specialised in archaeology[49].

Recognition

Yoram Tsafrir received the The EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture[17].

Death and Burial

Yoram Tsafrir died on +2015-11-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24]. Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[10].

Why It Matters

Yoram Tsafrir ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Yoram Tsafrir born?

Yoram Tsafrir was born in Kfar Azar[2].

Where did Yoram Tsafrir die?

Yoram Tsafrir died in Jerusalem[4].

What did Yoram Tsafrir do for work?

Yoram Tsafrir worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and historian[8].

Where did Yoram Tsafrir go to school?

Yoram Tsafrir was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13].

What awards did Yoram Tsafrir receive?

Honors received include The EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture[17].

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  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. 26d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Har HaMenuchot
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    Place of death Jerusalem
    Occupation anthropologist, archaeologist, historian
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