Irving Finkel

Irving Finkel is a distinguished British scholar and curator at the British Museum, where he serves as a leading expert on ancient Middle Eastern languages and cultures. His career spans several decades of academic research focused on cuneiform script, ancient Sumerian, Akkadian, and other Mesopotamian languages. He has authored numerous scholarly works and is particularly known for his research on ancient Babylonian mathematics, literature, and the historical significance of cuneiform tablets. Beyond his curatorial duties, Finkel has become an accomplished science communicator, appearing in documentaries and giving public lectures that bring ancient civilizations to life for diverse audiences. His work bridges the gap between academic scholarship and public engagement with ancient history.