André Maricq
1925–1960 (age 35)
Biography
André Maricq pursued archaeology with rigor, enriching France’s historical record through thoughtful excavation and preservation efforts. Even in the brief span of his scholarly career he demonstrated an unflinching respect for the artifacts and communities he studied.
His eternal resting place at the Cimetière parisien de Thiais stands as testimony to an archaeologist who sought always to preserve the immeasurable stories of the past.