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July 22, 2014

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Artefacts, Germany: Berlin, Sculptures

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Carl Humann

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Carl Humann was an engineer and architect who discovered the Pergamon Altar.  He directed the first excavations with Alexander Conze between 1878-1886. The marble bust (above) which is dated 1901, is the work of Adolf Brutt and is on display in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin.

 

 

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