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Rudolf Virchow
German pathologist and statesman Rudolf Virchow was one of the most prominent physicians of the 19th century.
Rudolf Virchow’s archaeological work in northern Germany focused on two primary types of sites:
- Pile dwellings: Virchow discovered these prehistoric settlements in 1865.1
- Hill forts: He began excavating these defensive structures in 1870.1
Beyond these investigations in Germany, Virchow was a significant figure in the field of anthropology, co-founding the German Anthropological Society and the Berlin Society for Anthropology, Ethnology, and Prehistory. His interest in archaeology also led him to collaborate with Heinrich Schliemann on expeditions to Troy and Egypt.1