Maria Reiche Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Maria Reiche (1903-1998) was a German archaeologist, mathematician, and translator known for her research on the Nazca Lines in Peru. Born in Dresden, she worked as a teacher before dedicating her life to studying these geoglyphs. Reiche believed the lines served as a solar calendar and an astronomical observatory. She spent her time mapping the site, gaining support from the Peruvian Air Force for aerial photography. An advocate for the preservation of the Nazca Lines, she received honors for her efforts, including Peruvian citizenship and a UNESCO designation for the site.

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Meaning of the name - Maria

bitter, rebellious

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May 15, 1903 Facts

Generation Group

Maria Reiche belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Dresden

Place of Death: Lima

Cause of Death: cancer

Educated At: TU Dresden

Occupation: language teacher | archaeologist | mathematician

Employers: University of Dresden | Archaeologist Paul Kosok

Awards Received: honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos | Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru | Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Palmas Magisteriales

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.