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The site of Mari in eastern Syria was discovered through a chance find and systematic excavations began at the site in 1933 under the direction of André Parrot. Parrot's discoveries not only confirmed the name of the site, but unearthed a lavish palace dating to the period prior to 1750 BC. In this palace were 300 rooms including audience halls, courtyards, kitchens and throne rooms. Parrot also located the royal archive which contained over 20,000 clay tablets that have immeasurably added to our knowledge of the relations between Syria and Mesopotamia during the Middle Bronze Age. Due to the importance of the site, excavations continue to this day (pictured).
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