Maria Reiche
Archaeologist, Academic
1903 – 1998
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Who was Maria Reiche?
Maria Reiche was a German mathematician, archaeologist, and technical translator who carried out research into the Nazca Lines in Peru, beginning in 1940, and had success in gaining recognition and preservation of the property. She helped educate people about the resource and gain government recognition and preservation. In 1995 the Nazca Lines were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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- Born
- May 15, 1903
Dresden - Also known as
- 瑪麗亞·賴歇
- Райхе, Мария
- Nationality
- Germany
- Profession
- Education
- Dresden University of Technology
- Died
- Jun 8, 1998
Peru
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on July 23, 2013
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