147 Years ago: German archaeologist Ernst Herzfeld born.

July 23, 2026

This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.

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  • 23 July 1879: Birthday of Ernst Herzfeld. Ernst Emil Herzfeld was a prominent German archaeologist and Iranologist known for his extensive work in the Near East, particularly in Iraq and Iran. He spent his final years in Basel, Switzerland, where he passed away. See wikipedia for more information.
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