Aurel Stein
Hungarian-British archaeologist (1862-1943) · Hungary · On the map · Academics · Died at 80
Sir Marc Aurel Stein 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.
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1943Died26 October 19431923Grande Médaille d'Or des ExplorationsAward1921Fellow of the British AcademyAward1912Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian EmpireAward1909Founder’s MedalAwardPrix Stanislas JulienAward1862Born26 November 1862
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Photograph of Aurel Stein, with his dog and research team, in the Tarim Basin
Map of Taklamakan from Stein's Serindia 1921, vol. V.
Letter from Aurel Stein to Rudolf Hoernle from Kashgar. Dated 25 May 1901.
Photograph of Aurel Stein's grave marker in the Sherpur Cantonment, Kabul
Fragment of carpet discovered by Aurel Stein in a refuse pit at Loulan, Xinjiang, and attributed to 3rd-4th centuryAwards
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Country
Hungary
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1862 to 1943 · aged 80
