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Fuad Safar [d. 1978]

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: Iraqi archaeologist Fuad Safar was educated at the American School of Oriental Research and worked out of the Iraqi Antiquities Department during World War II. He excavated at Tell Hassuna, Tell Uqair and Eridu, among many other sites. He was among the first wave of professionally-trained archaeologists in Iraq.

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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