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Heinrich Schliemann and the Controversial Discovery of Ancient Troy

Was he a pioneer of archaeology or a con man who got lucky?

By Grace Felder | Published Feb 9, 2022

The walls of Troy II. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Heinrich Schliemann.
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A Greek amphora vase showing a scene from the Iliad.
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Schliemann's trench today with signs marking the different layers.
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