Heinrich Kusch
Heinrich Kusch (* 1948 in Graz ) is an Austrian prehistorian , cave researcher and author .
life and work
Kusch studied ancient history and antiquity, ancient oriental studies, prehistory and early history at the Karl-Franzens University , where he graduated with a doctorate in philosophy. He has been working intensively with earth stalls in Austria for years . With his research on speleology he gained international attention. He worked as a lecturer at the University of Graz and was curator of exhibitions on man-made underground facilities on every continent.
Heinrich Kusch conducts research together with his wife Ingrid Kusch (* 1954 in Graz), who is also the co-author of many of his publications.
Works
- On the cultural and historical significance of the cave sites along the central Mur valley . Peter Lang 1996, ISBN 978-3-631-49479-0
- Gates to the underworld. The secret of the underground passages from ancient times. Graz: Verlag für Collectors, Graz ISBN 978-3-85365-237-4
- Caves of Styria. Fantastic worlds. Graz: Steirische Verlagsgesellschaft 1998, ISBN 3-85489-007-9
- Cult caves in Europe: gods, ghosts and demons. VGS 2001, ISBN 978-3-8025-2857-6
- Sealed underworld. Graz: Verlag für Collectors, Graz 2014, ISBN 978-3-85365-272-5
- Asia's underworld. The millennia-old legacy of underground cult sites , Graz: Verlag für Collectors, 2018 ISBN 978-3853652961
literature
- Josef Weichenberger: Critical comments on the research results of Heinrich Kusch . in: Journal of the Historisches Verein für Steiermark , 103rd year, Graz 2012, pp. 239–265. Online text
Web links
- Literature by and about Heinrich Kusch in the catalog of the German National Library
Individual evidence
- ↑ Data based on the biography of Dr. Heinrich Kusch ( Memento of the original from December 27, 2017 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ See e.g. E.g .: India - rock paintings and megalithic buildings, exhibition catalog, Spital am Pyhrn 2004
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Kush, Heinrich |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian prehistorian, speleologist and book author |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1948 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Graz |