Heinrich Schliemann at Troy and the so-called 'Treasure of Priam"

Term Paper , 2008 , 21 Pages , Grade: A

Archaeology

The discovery of Hisarlik as Troy by Heinrich Schliemann was certainly one of the most sensational news stories of the nineteenth century. Hisarlik is now commonly assumed to be the site of Troy, the city in and around which Homers Iliad took place. With his extraordinary find, Schliemann radically started to redirect scholarly thinking about the ancient past and, no less he started a controversy about himself, his life and his methods. That controversy, starting back in his own days and still continuing more than 100 years after his death, was in the beginning mainly fought by Schliemann’s own fellow countryman, but it’s nowadays a fully international debate.
The paper not only covers bibliographical facts of Schliemann’s life and work, but also the period of his excavation of Troy and the question whether the ‘Treasure of Priam’ was forged by him or not.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Some short notes on Schliemann's life
• Troy and the Troad before Schliemann's first excavation cycle
• The first excavation cycle at Troy
• The 'Treasure of Priam'
• The 'Treasure of Priam' - a closer look
• The 'Treasure of Priam' - a critical view
• Schliemann's methods and his critics
• Schliemann's methods and his critics - a closer look
• Schliemann's methods and his critics - a critical view
• The 'Treasure of Priam' - a final word
• Conclusion (Fazit)
• Bibliography (Literaturverzeichnis)

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This text aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Heinrich Schliemann's life and work, focusing on his first excavation cycle at Troy and the so-called 'Treasure of Priam'. It explores the historical context of Schliemann's discoveries, examines the controversy surrounding his methods and findings, and analyzes the significance of his work for the development of archaeology.

• Heinrich Schliemann's life and career
• The discovery of Troy and the 'Treasure of Priam'
• The controversy surrounding Schliemann's methods and findings
• The significance of Schliemann's work for the development of archaeology
• The legacy of Heinrich Schliemann

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The first chapter provides a brief overview of Heinrich Schliemann's life and career, highlighting his early interest in languages and his later pursuit of archaeology. It also discusses the controversy surrounding his wealth and his motivations for excavating ancient sites.

The second chapter examines the historical context of Troy and the Troad before Schliemann's first excavation cycle, discussing the various theories about the location of the legendary city and the challenges faced by archaeologists in identifying it.

The third chapter focuses on Schliemann's first excavation cycle at Troy, detailing his methods, discoveries, and the challenges he faced. It also explores the controversy surrounding his findings, particularly the 'Treasure of Priam'.

The fourth chapter provides a detailed analysis of the 'Treasure of Priam', examining its composition, significance, and the controversy surrounding its authenticity.

The fifth chapter presents a critical view of the 'Treasure of Priam', examining the arguments against its authenticity and the evidence that supports these claims.

The sixth chapter explores Schliemann's methods and the criticisms he faced from his contemporaries. It examines the evolution of his archaeological techniques and the impact of his work on the development of the field.

The seventh chapter provides a closer look at Schliemann's methods and the criticisms he faced, examining the specific arguments made by his critics and the evidence that supports these claims.

The eighth chapter presents a critical view of Schliemann's methods and the criticisms he faced, examining the limitations of his approach and the impact of his work on the field of archaeology.

The ninth chapter offers a final word on the 'Treasure of Priam', summarizing the evidence and arguments presented in the previous chapters and offering a balanced perspective on its significance.

Schlüsselwörter

The keywords and focus themes of the text include Heinrich Schliemann, Troy, the 'Treasure of Priam', archaeology, ancient history, Homer, the Iliad, excavation, controversy, authenticity, methods, criticism, legacy, and the development of archaeology.

• College: Indiana University
• Grade: A
• Author: M.A. Diana Beuster (Author)
• Publication Year: 2008
• Pages: 21
• Catalog Number: V128662
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640349395
• ISBN (Book): 9783640349098
• Language: English
• Tags: Heinrich, Schliemann, Troy, Treasure, Priam