Idealized and vilified in equal measure, she is perhaps one of the most fascinating and enigmatic figures of our times.'
Lady Croft herself is, unfortunately, never available for comment, which further adds to the veil of mystery that surrounds her life and work.Ĭonsequently, Lady Croft continues to be the focus of wild speculations and intense debate. There are thousands of rumors surrounding Lady Croft's exploits, invariably involving the unexplained or outright unbelievable. She has been hailed both as an Archaeological Wunderkind and a glorified Treasure Hunter, depending on whom you listen to.
Since then she has been credited with the discovery of some sixteen archaeological sites of international significance. After miraculously surviving a ten-day solo trek from the crash site to Katmandu, she spent the rest of her childhood under the close tutelage of her Archaeologist father - the late Earl of Abbingdon, Richard Croft.Īt the age of eighteen, after the death of her father, Lara inherited the Croft estates and became Countess of Abbingdon. 'At the age of nine, Lara survived a plane crash in the Himalayan mountains that resulted in the death of her mother.
