schliemann
IPA: ʃɫˈimʌn
noun
- german archaeologist who discovered nine superimposed city sites of troy; he also excavated mycenae (1822-1890)
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Examples of "schliemann" in Sentences
- Schliemann was a German archaeologist known for his excavations at ancient Greek sites like Troy and Mycenae
- The discovery of the Mask of Agamemnon was one of Schliemann's most famous finds
- Schliemann's methods of excavation were groundbreaking at the time, but are now considered controversial
- Some scholars criticize Schliemann for his hasty and destructive excavation techniques
- Despite the controversy surrounding his work, Schliemann's discoveries significantly advanced our understanding of ancient history
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