Ithaka, der Peloponnes und Troja

Heinrich Schliemann's 1869 publication, 'Ithaka, der Peloponnes und Troja,' presents groundbreaking findings that solidified the historicity of Troy, a long-debated subject. His excavations at Hissarlik in Turkey uncovered golden artifacts, including what he termed the 'treasury of Priam,' which convinced the public and scholarly community of Troy's existence. Schliemann's work, though pioneering, employed destructive excavation methods that caused significant damage to the site. The book also details his earlier expeditions across Greece, including Corfu, Cephalonia, the Peloponnese, and Ithaca, reflecting his broader quest to locate Homeric sites. This publication marked a pivotal moment in archaeology, predating modern scientific practices but laying foundational work for future research on Troy.

Schliemann, H. (1869). Ithaka, der Peloponnes und Troja (Version 1.0). Leipzig: NN. https://doi.org/10.11588/DIGLIT.955