Einar Gjerstad (born 1897; died 1988) was a Swedish archaeologist of the ancient Mediterranean, particularly known for his work on Cyprus as well as his studies of early Rome. 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: The Eternal City Location within Province of Rome in the Region of Lazio Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Mayor of Rome Walter Veltroni Area    - City 1,285 Your Mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! km²  (496. ...

From 1927 until 1931 Gjerstad carried out excavations on Cyprus. From 1935 until 1940 Gjerstad served as director the Swedish Institute at Rome.

References

• "Einar Gjerstad," in A Historical Dictionary of Classical Archaeology, ed. Nancy T. de Grummond (Greenwood Press, Westport, Connecticut 1996).