Background
MAZAR, Benjamin was born on June 28, 1906.
MAZAR, Benjamin was born on June 28, 1906.
Berlin and Giessen Universities.
Joined staff of Hebrew University, Jerusalem 1943, Professor, of Biblical History and Archaeology of Palestine 1951-1977, Rector 1952-1961, President 1953-1961. Honorary Chairman Israel Exploration Society. Director excavations Ramat Rahel 1932, Beth Shearim 1936-1940, 1956, Beth Yerah 1942-1943, Tell Qasile 1948-1950, 1959, Ein Gedi 1960, 1962, 1964, 1965, Old City of Jerusalem 1968-1977, Temple Mount, Jerusalem 1989.
Honorary.
Chairman Editorial Board Encyclopaedia Biblica 1950-1982, The Early Biblical Period 1986.
British Society for Old Testament Study, American Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis. Administration Council, Institute Association of Universities.
Married Dina Shimshi (deceased) in 1932.