Exploration · Scholarship · 1862–1943

Aurel Stein

Archaeologist known for his explorations along the Silk Road

Did you know?During an expedition in China, he discovered the world's oldest dated printed book, a copy of the Diamond Sutra.

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.

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