Aurel Stein, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Aurel Stein

Hungarian-British archaeologist

Date of Birth: 26-Nov-1862

Place of Birth: Pest, Pest County, Hungary

Date of Death: 26-Oct-1943

Profession: university teacher, art historian, archaeologist, anthropologist, explorer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Sir Marc Aurel Stein, (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 taken 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. A memorial stone on his name was erected in Mohandmarg, Kashmir on 14 September 2017 at the same place where Aurel Stein used to pitch his tent.