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“History may be accurate. But archaeology is precise.”

Quote by Doug Scott

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Doug Scott is a renowned British mountaineer, born on May 29, 1941. He is best known for his successful ascents in the Himalayas, particularly becoming the first Briton to summit Mount Everest in 1975. Scott's mountaineering career is marked by his technical innovations and contributions to the development of the sport. more

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