Birthdate: November 26, 1862
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary
Died: October 26, 1943
Sir Aurel Stein, a prominent British archaeologist of Hungarian descent, was known for his extensive explorations and archaeological discoveries in Central Asia. He was a respected professor at Indian universities and excelled in ethnography, geography, linguistics, and surveying. Stein’s collection of books and manuscripts from the Dunhuang caves is invaluable for studying Central Asian history, Buddhist art, and literature. He authored several volumes detailing his expeditions and findings, such as “Ancient Khotan,” “Serindia,” and “Innermost Asia.”
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