André Parrot
André Charles Ulrich Parrot (15 February 1901 – 24 August 1980) was a French archaeologist specializing in the ancient Near East. He led excavations in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, and is best known for his work at Mari, Syria, where he led important excavations from 1933 to 1975.
André Parrot | |
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André Parrot in 1961 | |
| Born | 15 February 1901 |
| Died | 24 August 1980 (aged 79) Paris, France |
| Known for | Leading excavations in Mari, Syria from 1933 to 1975 |
| Spouse |
Marie-Louise Girod (m. 1960) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Archaeology |
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