Christiane Desroches Noblecourt (French pronunciation: [kʁistjan dɛʁɔʃ nɔbləkuʁ] ; 17 November 1913 – 23 June 2011) was a French Egyptologist. She was the author of many books on Egyptian art and history and was also known for her role in the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia from flooding caused by the Aswan Dam.
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