Archaeologists as spies during World Wars historical connection. Archaeologists used as spies in foreign locations during World Wars Lawrence of Arabia started as archaeologist and spy in Egypt and Jordan Biblical Hebrew studied in archaeology degree programs
Archaeologists have actually been used as spies! Lawrence of Arabia started as archaeologist and spy in Egypt and Jordan. Biblical Hebrew is studied in archaeology programs. Interesting parallels: the Moses story resembles Emperor Sargon of Akkad, and the Epic of Gilgamesh flood narrative predates Biblical Noah.
Key Facts
- Archaeologists used as spies in foreign locations during World Wars
- Lawrence of Arabia started as archaeologist and spy in Egypt and Jordan
- Biblical Hebrew studied in archaeology degree programs
- Story of Moses resembles narrative of Emperor Sargon of Akad
- Epic of Gilgamesh contains flood narrative predating Biblical Noah story
Source: Archaeologist Plays: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle by Inside Archaeology