Today I learned of the death of Antonio Invernizzi, an archaeological titan. Prof. Invernizzi was a champion of Near Eastern art and archaeology, especially following the time of Alexander — a period very much in need of a champion! He excavated at both Seleucia-on-the-Tigris and Old Nisa, making him one of the foremost experts on the Parthians (a topic close to my heart, especially these days). He was also a prolific scholar and teacher, helping to train a generation of archaeologists which is now illustrious in its own right.
Since I don’t have a picture of Prof. Invernizzi, I instead share an image of a clay sculpture from the Square House at Old Nisa, an object which he published and helped to publicize, to all our benefit.
