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Hans Jakob Polotsky

Israeli academic (1905-1991).

Born September 13th, 1905 in Zurich.

Died August 10th, 1991 at 85 years old in Jerusalem.

Occupations
archaeologist, egyptologist, linguist, orientalist, university teacher

What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved