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James Mellaart

Archaeologist and author
James Mellaart FBA was an English archaeologist and author who is noted for his discovery of the Neolithic settlement of Çatalhöyük in Turkey. He was expelled from Turkey when he was suspected of involvement with the antiquities black market. Wikipedia
Born: November 14, 1925, London, United Kingdom
Died: July 29, 2012 (age 86 years), London, United Kingdom
Spouse: Arlette Meryem Cenani 1954–2012 (his death)
Children: Alan Mellaart