Sir Arthur John Evans was a British archaeologist and expert in the Minoan period of Greek history. Synonyms for Sir Arthur John Evans include academic, scholar, historian, archivist, antiquarian, and archaeologist. He was renowned for his work at the Minos Palace at Knossos on the island of Crete, where he discovered and excavated many artifacts from the Minoan civilization. Sir Arthur John Evans furthered our understanding of the ancient world and made significant contributions to the field of archaeology. He dedicated his life to studying and preserving the history of Greece, and his legacy continues today.