Jean-Pierre Adam, a renowned French architect and archaeologist, was born on November 24, 1937, in the vibrant city of Paris. He is a specialist in ancient architecture, with a passion for uncovering the secrets of the past.
Adam's academic journey began at the School of Architecture, where he earned a special diploma in 1965. This marked the beginning of his illustrious career in ancient architecture, as he went on to join the CNRS's ancient architecture department. His research and excavations took him to various parts of the world, including France, the Mediterranean, and beyond.
As a director of the Office of Ancient Architecture of Paris, located in the historic Castle of Vincennes, Adam oversaw several monumental studies. He has conducted extensive research on architectural excavation sites, including those in Pompeii, Roman architecture, and the ancient civilizations of Greece and Egypt.
Adam's notable publications include "Roman Building: Materials and Techniques" (1999),"L'architecture militaire grecque" (2000),and "Les pyramides d'Égypte". His work has also been featured in books on the Tomb of Akhethetep in Saqqarah, which he excavated alongside Christiane Ziegler and Guillemette Andreu-Lanoë between 1991 and 1999.
Throughout his career, Adam has held positions at various esteemed institutions, including the École du Louvre, the École de Chaillot, the École d’architecture de la ville et des territoires Paris-Est, and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He has also taught in Paris, Rome, and the Lebanon.
Today, Jean-Pierre Adam continues to share his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of architects and archaeologists.
