Gertrude Bell, the 'Queen of the Desert,' commemorated on her centenary

The 100th anniversary of the death of Gertrude Bell, a British explorer and diplomat, is being commemorated.

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Known as the 'Queen of the Desert,' she played a key role in the creation of modern Iraq.

Her legacy continues to inspire Middle Eastern studies and archaeology.

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