The phrase “have spade, will travel” could have been coined by respected archaeologist Theresa Carter, as her excavation experience spanned the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East. She is no longer excavating, however, having shuffled off her mortal coil on April 19, 2015. Carter is best known for her excavation photography. She was the first to photograph in the dark cave tomb of Midas at Gordion, Turkey. During a distinguished career, Carter worked at the Baghdad School of the American Schools of Oriental Research, Johns Hopkins University, the Kuwait National Museum and the University of Pennsylvania Museum. She […]
