Muazzez İlmiye Çığ

Turkish archaeologist and academician

Muazzez İlmiye Çığ - Turkish archaeologist and academician
Born

June 20th, 1914
111 years ago

Died

2024
1 years ago — 110 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Turkey

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Born in 1914, an archaeologist and academic focused on Anatolian civilizations. Conducted extensive research on the Hittites and their contributions to history. Worked at the Istanbul University and served as a faculty member, influencing the field of archaeology in Turkey. Authored numerous publications on the Bronze Age and was engaged in the conservation of archaeological sites.

Published significant research on Hittite culture

Contributed to the understanding of Anatolian archaeology

Advocated for the conservation of ancient sites

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