![Paul-Émile Botta (December 6, 1802 — March 27, 1870), France archaeologist and diplomat | World Biographical Encyclopedia Paul-Émile Botta (December 6, 1802 — March 27, 1870), France archaeologist and diplomat | World Biographical Encyclopedia](https://prabook.com/web/show-photo-icon.jpg?id=25578&width=220&cache=false)
Paul-Émile Botta (December 6, 1802 — March 27, 1870), France archaeologist and diplomat | World Biographical Encyclopedia
![A reconstruction of the Palace of Sargon II at Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad), Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. MEV-10059762 | agefotostock A reconstruction of the Palace of Sargon II at Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad), Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. MEV-10059762 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/b057589f66f2c1263e2a8958f73ecede/mev-10059762.jpg)
A reconstruction of the Palace of Sargon II at Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad), Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. MEV-10059762 | agefotostock
![Stefania Berutti on Twitter: "Paul Émile Botta a #Khorsabad 1847-1850 #Louvre @MuseeLouvre https://t.co/hQYdHtOIL0" / Twitter Stefania Berutti on Twitter: "Paul Émile Botta a #Khorsabad 1847-1850 #Louvre @MuseeLouvre https://t.co/hQYdHtOIL0" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWq35xXWIAAPHqc.jpg)
Stefania Berutti on Twitter: "Paul Émile Botta a #Khorsabad 1847-1850 #Louvre @MuseeLouvre https://t.co/hQYdHtOIL0" / Twitter
![Paul-Emile Botta (1802-1870). French archaeologist who discovered the Palace of Sargon II in 1843. Illustration by Bocourt, 1878 Stock Photo - Alamy Paul-Emile Botta (1802-1870). French archaeologist who discovered the Palace of Sargon II in 1843. Illustration by Bocourt, 1878 Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/PT72FC/paul-emile-botta-1802-1870-french-archaeologist-who-discovered-the-palace-of-sargon-ii-in-1843-illustration-by-bocourt-1878-PT72FC.jpg)
Paul-Emile Botta (1802-1870). French archaeologist who discovered the Palace of Sargon II in 1843. Illustration by Bocourt, 1878 Stock Photo - Alamy
![Excavations undertaken by Paul-Emile Botta, French consul in Nineveh at the site of Khorsabad (Khunsabad), Excavations undertaken by Paul-Emile Botta, French consul in Nineveh at the site of Khorsabad (Khunsabad),](https://images-cdn.bridgemanimages.com/api/1.0/image/600wm.GIA.15167740.7055475/4772972.jpg)
Excavations undertaken by Paul-Emile Botta, French consul in Nineveh at the site of Khorsabad (Khunsabad),
![Musée du Louvre on Twitter: "Les découvertes de Paul-Emile Botta au #ProcheOrient, un #heritageMW des plus précieux ! ➤ https://t.co/Qt8OjpLMIX https://t.co/N2CrAUrfMD" / Twitter Musée du Louvre on Twitter: "Les découvertes de Paul-Emile Botta au #ProcheOrient, un #heritageMW des plus précieux ! ➤ https://t.co/Qt8OjpLMIX https://t.co/N2CrAUrfMD" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ce4dOIWW8AAMfgM.jpg)
Musée du Louvre on Twitter: "Les découvertes de Paul-Emile Botta au #ProcheOrient, un #heritageMW des plus précieux ! ➤ https://t.co/Qt8OjpLMIX https://t.co/N2CrAUrfMD" / Twitter
![Excavation of Lamassu at Khorsabad Iraq. Photo Paul-Émile Botta circa 1850 | Archéologie, Mesopotamie ancienne, Ancêtres extraterrestres Excavation of Lamassu at Khorsabad Iraq. Photo Paul-Émile Botta circa 1850 | Archéologie, Mesopotamie ancienne, Ancêtres extraterrestres](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5d/be/12/5dbe12c800d5cfcdbd4255aa111fff6f.jpg)
Excavation of Lamassu at Khorsabad Iraq. Photo Paul-Émile Botta circa 1850 | Archéologie, Mesopotamie ancienne, Ancêtres extraterrestres
Grands sites archéologiques - #LeSaviezVous ? Paul-Émile Botta et Victor Place décidèrent de déplacer les grands reliefs et les Lamassu (taureaux ailés) du site de Khorsabad (Irak) pour les ramener en France
![The site of Dur-Sharrukin (now caled Khorsabad) was excavated by Paul Emile Botta and Victor Place..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. MEV-10060247 | agefotostock The site of Dur-Sharrukin (now caled Khorsabad) was excavated by Paul Emile Botta and Victor Place..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. MEV-10060247 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/e10fc5c6045ad08ae406f3db51fddc53/mev-10060247.jpg)