A. T. OlmsteadAlbert Ten Eyck Olmstead (1880-1945) was an American archaeologist and historian specializing in ancient Near Eastern studies. His research focused on the history and culture of ancient Mesopotamia, particularly Assyria. Olmstead's work in decipherin and analyzing Assyrian historical inscriptions has been instrumental in shaping our understanding of ancient Near Eastern civilizations. His contributions to the field of Assyriology have been widely recognized for their depth and scholarly rigor. Read More Read Less