The Site Of Homeric Troy (1875)

The Site of Homeric Troy is a book written by the German archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann in 1875. The book describes Schliemann's excavations at the site of Hisarlik in Turkey, which he believed to be the location of the ancient city of Troy described in Homer's Iliad. Schliemann's excavation of the site was controversial, as he used dynamite to blast through layers of earth and destroyed many artifacts in the process. However, he did uncover several layers of ancient ruins, which he believed to be evidence of the different phases of the city's history. The book includes detailed descriptions of the artifacts and architecture found at the site, as well as Schliemann's theories about the history of Troy and its connection to the Homeric epics. He also includes illustrations and photographs of the excavations and artifacts, which provide a glimpse into the archaeological methods of the time.Despite its controversial methods and theories, The Site of Homeric Troy remains an important work in the history of archaeology and the study of ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.