Name of Object:

Ruins of Troy: general excavation plan by Mr Schliemann

Location:

Paris, France

Holding Institution:

National Library of France

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Date of Object:

1876

Author:

Archaeologist: Heinrich Schliemann; artist: Racine

Inventory Number:

GE D 16431

Description:

Heinrich Schliemann (1822–1890) was a German businessman who discovered his passion for archaeology whilst travelling. In 1870 he decided to direct an archaeological campaign in Turkey where he discovered the ruins of Troy. Various scandals (stolen objects, scientific errors) quickly destroyed his reputation, and today he is credited only with having created sites which led to important advances in the field. However, this plan of Troy is evidence for Schliemann's efforts to direct the excavations in a rigorous scientific manner.

Archival or Bibliographical Reference:

GE D 16431

Citation of this web page:

"Ruins of Troy: general excavation plan by Mr Schliemann" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2025.
https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;fr;12;en

Translation by: Flaminia Baldwin

MWNF Working Number: FR 012