Mary Shepherd Slusser dating history

Details

Mary Shepherd Slusser (1918–2017) was an American archaeologist known for her work in Nepal, where she lived and worked alongside local professionals including Sanskritists and historians. By focusing on teamwork and collaboration, Slusser was able to approach her studies from a multi- disciplinary perspective. She and her colleagues uncovered information about the art, architecture, language, epigraphy, and cultural history of the Newal community in the Kathmandu Valley. Slusser also made great strides in uncovering the chronology of Nepalese artworks, which in turn allowed her to better define the geographical boundaries of ancient towns and cities in the Kathmandu Valley.