Maria Reiche Scientist

Maria Reiche (1903–1998) 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.

Personal facts

Maria Reiche
Birth dateMay 15, 1903
Birth place
Dresden
Nationality
Germany
Date of deathJune 08, 1998
Place of death
Lima
Education
Dresden University of Technology
Known for
Nazca Lines

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Scientist

Field of study
Archaeology

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Maria Reiche on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.am-sur.com/am-sur/peru/Nasca/Munoz_Maria-Reiche-ENGL.html
  2. http://www.bilderbuch-der-wueste.de/BDW.pdf
  3. http://www.geoglyphregistry.org
  4. http://www.htw-dresden.de/nazca
  5. http://www.maria-reiche.de
  6. http://www.maria-reiche.org
  7. http://www.mysteryperu.com/eng/co_nazca_lines.html''Nasca
  8. http://www.nazcamystery.com/nazca_paul_kosok.htm
  9. http://www.nazcamystery.com/nazca_science.htm
  10. http://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/15/world/maria-reiche-95-keeper-of-an-ancient-peruvian-puzzle-dies.html?pagewanted=all