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Lithuanian-American archaeologist known for her research on Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures. She is best known for advocating the theory that pre-Indo-European societies were matriarchal.She is known for her Kurgan hypothesis, which locates the Proto-Indo-European homeland in the Pontic Steppe.She and Robert Braidwood were both famous archaeologists.
BEFORE FAMEShe studied at Vytautas Magnus University and the University of Vilnius.
PERSONAL LIFEShe married architect Jurgis Gimbutas in 1941.
FUN FACTSScientist Marija Gimbutas were born on Sunday, birthstone is Garnet, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Rooster, it is 21 days until Marija Gimbutas next birthday.
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