Stein Aurél (1862-1943)


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Name (English): Stein Aurél
Short name: Aurel Stein
Year of birth: 1862
Year of death: 1943
Short Description: "Sir Marc Aurel Stein, KCIE, FRAS, FBA

(Hungarian: Stein Márk Aurél; 26 November 1862 – 26 October 1943) was a Hungarian-born British archaeologist, primarily known for his explorations and archaeological discoveries in Central Asia. He was also a professor at Indian universities.

Stein was also an ethnographer, geographer, linguist and surveyor. His collection of books and manuscripts bought from Dunhuang caves is important for the study of the history of Central Asia and the art and literature of Buddhism. He wrote several volumes on his expeditions and discoveries which include Ancient Khotan, Serindia and Innermost Asia." - (en.wikipedia.org 20.01.2022)
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[Last update: 2022/01/20]