Roland de Mecquenem (20 August 1877 – 1957) was a French archaeologist who took part in the excavations of Susa in Iran.[1][2][3] He was a graduate of the École des Mines.
Roland de Mecquenem | |
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Born | 1877 |
Died | 1957 |
Nationality | French |
Occupation | archaeologist |
Known for | Discovering first known envelope[citation needed] |
From 1913 to 1946 he was the director of excavations of the Mission Archéologique de Susiane at Susa. In 1935 he discovered the ancient Elamite complex at Chogha Zanbil. In Persia he excavated numerous artifacts, many of which were sent to the Louvre in Paris.[4][5]