Gertrude Caton Thompson | |
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 Caton Thompson in 1938 | |
| Born | Gertrude Caton Thompson 1 February 1888 London, England |
| Died | 18 April 1985 (aged 97) Broadway, Worcestershire, England |
| Education | British School of Archaeology in Egypt; University College London; Newnham College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | archaeologist |
| Known for | Abydos, Egypt; Oxyrhynchus; Faiyum |
Gertrude Caton Thompson, FBA (1 February 1888 – 18 April 1985) was an English archaeologist at a time when participation by women in the discipline was uncommon. Much of her archaeological work was conducted in Egypt. However, she also worked on expeditions in Zimbabwe, Malta, and South Arabia. Her notable contributions to the field of archaeology include creating a technique for excavating archaeological sites and information on Paleolithic to Predynastic civilizations in Zimbabwe and Egypt. Caton Thompson held many official positions in organizations such as the Prehistoric Society and the Royal Anthropological Institute.