Irving Leonard Finkel is a British philologist and Assyriologist who has been the Assistant Keeper in the Department of Western Asiatic Antiquities at the British Museum since 1979.
He earned his Ph.D. in Assyriology from the University of Birmingham in 1976.
As curator, Finkel oversees the world's largest collection of cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets from ancient Mesopotamia.
His expertise in deciphering and interpreting these ancient texts has made him a leading authority in the field.
Beyond his academic work, Finkel is also an author of children's fiction and co-founder of The Great Diary Project, showcasing his diverse interests and commitment to preserving historical records.
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