Margueron JeanClaude

Biography

Margueron JeanClaude was born on October 25, 1934 in Madrid, Spain. He is a French archaeologist and historian who has specialized in the study of the Near East, particularly the archaeology of Syria and Mesopotamia.

Education

Margueron received his PhD from the University of Paris in 1965. He has held teaching positions at the University of Strasbourg, the University of Paris, and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales.

Career

Margueron has directed numerous archaeological excavations in Syria and Mesopotamia, including the excavations at Mari, Ebla, and Tell Mardikh.

He is the author of numerous books and articles on the archaeology of the Near East. His most notable works include:

• Recherches sur les palais mésopotamiens de l'âge du Bronze (1982)
• Les Mésopotamiens (1991)
• Ebla, cité royale de Syrie (1992)
• Mari, métropole de l'Euphrate (2004)

Awards and Honors

Margueron has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including:

• The Grand Prix de l'Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres (1992)
• The Médaille d'or du CNRS (1995)
• The Légion d'honneur (2004)

Social Media

Margueron is active on social media. He has a Twitter account (@MargueronJC), a Facebook page (@MargueronJeanClaude), and a LinkedIn profile (www.linkedin.com/in/margueron-jeanclaude-93798b132/).

Recent Projects

Margueron is currently working on a new book about the history of the Near East. He is also involved in several archaeological projects in Syria and Mesopotamia.