Avraham Biran Scientist

Avraham Biran (Hebrew: אברהם בירן‎, born (23 October 1909 – 16 September 2008) was an Israeli archaeologist, best known for heading excavations at Tel Dan in northern Israel. He headed the Institute of Archaeology at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem for many years.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 23, 1909
Birth place	Ottoman Empire , Petah Tikva
Nationality	Israel
Date of death	September 16, 2008
Place of death	Israel
Residence	Israel
Education	Johns Hopkins University
Known for	Tel Dan Stele Dan (ancient city)