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Victor Place [1818-1875]

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: French archaeologist Victor Place was a nineteenth century scholar of Mesopotamia and Assyria. He worked at the site of Khorsabad between 1852-1855; and is best known for his detailed work at Nineveh, Ninive et l'Assyrie, published in three volumes. Many of his finds are now at the Louvre and British Museums.

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. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.

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