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Which British diplomat, explorer, archaeologist and spy established the Baghdad Archaeological Museum?

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Answer: Gertrude Bell

In an era when women were restricted in their movements and rights, Gertrude Bell (1868–1926) continually broke the mold and redefined what a woman could accomplish.

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Footnotes

1. Matthew Bogdanos, “Firsthand Report: Tracking Down the Looted Treasures of Iraq,” BAR, 31:06.