Definition: French school teacher Denis Peyrony got his introduction to archaeology in 1894 when archaeologist L. Capitan conducted excavations at the early man sites in the Perigord valley near Les Eyzies. He discovered several sites in the Perigord region, such as Teyjat, Bernifal, and La Calévie, and is probably best remembered as a tireless promoter of the importance of paleolithic archaeology in France. Peyrony was chosen as Museum Curator in 1928 and Inspector of Historical Monuments in 1929 by the French government.
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This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
