André Parrot, an archaeologist who served the cultural interests of France in the Levant during the inter-war period
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In 1920, the League of Nations granted France the administration of ancient artifacts in its mandates and established equality among the nationals of all the member states in archaeological matters. Facing tough competition, henceforth arbitrated by the League of Nations, France reinvested in cultural spaces on both a national and international level. André Parrot, a French archaeologist based in Mari (Syria) in 1933, observed disruptions during this period, offering an insight into the various challenges involved in practicing his profession.
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