Institut Français d'Archéologie Orientale
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The Institut français d'archéologie orientale (or IFAO), also known as the French Institute for Oriental Archaeology in Cairo, is a French research institute based in Cairo, Egypt, dedicated to the study of the archaeology, history and languages of the various periods of Egypt's civilisation.
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Quick Facts Founder(s), Established ...
Founder(s) | Jules Ferry |
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Established | 1880 |
Director | Laurent Bavay |
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Website | www |
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The IFAO is under the authority of the French Ministry for National Education, Advanced Instruction, and Research.
The Institute conducts archaeological excavations and also publishes a number of books and journals.