Charles K. Williams II, a pioneering archaeologist whose work centered on the ancient city of Corinth, has died. Over most of his career, Williams led excavations at sites in Corinth, shaping how scholars understand the region's past.
One of his most notable discoveries came during his digs there, when he uncovered thousands of fragments of Roman frescoes. The finds offered researchers a rare glimpse into the decorative art and daily life of the Roman period in the city.
Williams's fieldwork helped establish Corinth as a key site for studying the transition from Greek to Roman rule and the city's development as a major commercial and cultural center in the ancient Mediterranean. Colleagues have long regarded his meticulous approach to excavation and recording as a model for the discipline.
His death marks the loss of a figure who devoted decades to uncovering and preserving material evidence of Corinth's history. The New York Times reported the news in its Top Stories coverage.
Source: New York Times Top Stories · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing