Martín Almagro Basch, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Martín Almagro Basch

Spanish archaeologist, writer

Date of Birth: 11-Apr-1911

Place of Birth: Tramacastilla, Aragon, Spain

Date of Death: 28-Aug-1984

Profession: historian, archaeologist, full professor

Nationality: Spain

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Martín Almagro Basch

  • Martín Almagro Basch (April 11, 1911 – August 24, 1984) 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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