Further fundraising in 1929 added £14,000, and although the Great Depression left the fund depleted, the school was established in 1932. Its initial purpose was to fund excavations by archaeologists and provide scholarship to British students working on archaeological projects in Iraq.
Additional fundraising in 1929 brought in £14,000, although the Great Depression depleted the fund, the school was established in 1932. Its initial purpose was to finance archaeological digs and provide scholarships for British students engaged in archaeological projects in Iraq.