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George Pitt-Rivers - Biography

Augustus Pitt-Rivers was born on June 14, 1827 in Wolverhampton, England, into a noble aristocratic family. His childhood was enriched by his knowledge of art and history through his family's collection of antiques and art. He was educated at Eton School and Cambridge University, where he studied archaeology and classical philology.

He showed his passion for archeology and antiques at a young age. He inherited a rich collection of antiques from his grandfather, and this inspired him to spend many years researching and collecting artifacts.

Pitt Rivers made many trips to Europe and Asia, where he actively collected archaeological finds and ethnographic exhibits. He traveled to Egypt, Greece, Italy and many other countries, adding to his collection of antiques and artifacts of ancient civilizations.

In 1884, George donated his extensive collection to the Great British Museum. His collection was so large and important that it was decided to create a separate museum for its storage and study. This is how the Museum in Oxford appeared, which to this day is considered one of the world's leading centers of archeology and ethnography.

Pitt Rivers has carried out archaeological excavations in various parts of the world, including Britain, Egypt, Cyprus and Sudan. He made important discoveries and excavations that contributed to a deeper understanding of ancient civilizations and cultures. His research in Egypt, including excavations at Abydos and El Lahun, brought many archaeological treasures and revealed ancient chapters of history.

George became a founding member of comparative archaeology and ethnography. His work influenced many modern archaeologists and researchers, and his research methods became exemplary for many years. also actively contributed to the preservation of endangered cultures and archaeological sites.