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Martín Almagro Basch

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Spanish archaeologist, writer (1911-1984)

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Martín Almagro Basch was a Spanish archaeologist, historian, and writer. He fought in the Spanish Civil War. He was an archaeology specialist, ranging from rock art to classic archaeology.

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1977honorary doctorate of the Bordeaux Montaigne University
1972Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
Order of Civil Merit
Knight Commander of the Order of Alfonso X

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Martín Almagro Basch was a Spanish archaeologist, historian, and writer. He fought in the Spanish Civil War. He was an archaeology specialist, ranging from rock art to classic archaeology. He was a professor of early human history at the University of Madrid and Barcelona, and was Director of the Museo Arqueológico Nacional "MAN" de Madrid between 1968-1981. He directed the first Spanish archeological expedition in Egypt. His contribution in the transfer and rescue of several Egyptians temples was grateful by the Arab Republic with the concession of the Debod temple, actually in Madrid.

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Lived 1911 to 1984 · aged 73
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