Homer and Troy during the Final Years of the Empire

A significant shift in the protection of antiquities occurred during the final years of the Ottoman Empire, marked by stricter regulations introduced in 1884 and further tightened in 1907. These changes, including restrictions on excavating and visiting archaeological sites, significantly limited foreign access to historic treasures like Troy, reflecting broader efforts to preserve cultural heritage amid geopolitical transformations.

Uslu, G. (2025). Homer and Troy during the Final Years of the Empire. Homer, Troy and the Turks, 167–190. https://doi.org/10.5117/9789462982697-5