Joudia Hassar-Benslimane

Joudia Hassar-Benslimane
Director of the National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage (Morocco)
In office
1986–2005
Conservator of the Museum of History and Civilizations
In office
1973–1986
Personal details
Born1943
Died22 May 2018
NationalityMoroccan
SpouseHousni Benslimane
OccupationArchaeologist
Academic
Known forIslamic archaeology, founder and director of INSAP

Joudia Hassar-Benslimane (1943 – 22 May 2018) was a Moroccan historian and archeologist who specialized in Islamic archaeology, history and architecture. She was one of the first Moroccan female experts in archaeology, and made important contributions to advancing archeological research in Morocco, over her 30 years of career. She is generally considered as one of the most important figures in Moroccan archaeology.