Early excavators: Heinrich Schliemann and Wilhelm Dörpfeld (Chapter 5)

Early excavations at Troy revealed the layered history of Hisarlik, with Heinrich Schliemann identifying multiple cities built atop one another. Initially believing Troy II to be the setting of Homer's epics, Schliemann later corrected this to Troy VI after further analysis. However, his methods were marred by questionable practices, including the potential falsification of 'Priam's treasure,' which predated the Trojan War by a millennium. Following Schliemann's death, Wilhelm Dörpfeld took over, meticulously excavating untouched fortifications, providing deeper insights into Troy's architectural and historical complexity.

Cline, E. H. (2013). 5. Early excavators: Heinrich Schliemann and Wilhelm Dörpfeld. The Trojan War, 71–84. https://doi.org/10.1093/actrade/9780199760275.003.0005