PROF. DR. MACHTELD Johanna Mellink (October 26th, 1917 – February 24th, 2006)

Old World Archaeology lost one of its sharpest minds with the passing of Machteld Johanna Mellink on 24 February 2006. An expert in clas­sics, classical archaeology, Aegean Prehistory and Near Eastern Studies her primary contribu­tion the field has been define Anatolian Studies, to demonstrate the strength of Anatolia's independent cultures and political entities. She coined an Anatolian perspective, a vantage point from which neighbouring areas could be viewed. She was, however, equally at home in Greece, Cyprus or Syria as attested by her reputation beyond any political or acade­mic borders. Throughout her career she suc­ceeded in her characteristic matter-of-fact man­ner combine first rate, meticulous scholarship with diligent, inspiring and generous teaching while at the same time taking on demanding administrative responsibilities. She stands out as one of the few who excelled in combining active field-work with a steady output of publi­cations. She also stands out because of her com­mitment the ethics of the field, a domain where she set international standards. A woman of great ability, personal integrity and endowed with an unfailing sense of humor, Machteld Johanna Mellink will continue inspire gene­rations come

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