Schliemann Collection (page 2)

Mycenaean civilization. Mycenae. Royal Tombs. Argolis. Pelop
Mycenaean civilization. Mycenae. Ancient city of Greece. Royal Tombs. Grave circle A and B. Mycenae Acropolis. Argolis. 1600 -1100 B.C. Peloponese. Greece. Europe

SCHLIEMANN, Heinrich (1822-1890). German archaeologist. Discoverer of the ruins of Troy. Engraving

HEINRICH SCHLIEMANN (1822-1890). German traveller and archeologist. Oil over a photograph, circa 1877

MYCENAE: ROYAL GRAVES. Circle of six royal graves and the Cyclopean Wall at Mycenae, excavated by Heinrich Schliemann in 1876

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Exhibition at Athens of the Mycenae Treasures Discovered by Dr. Schliemann

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Dr. Schliemann, the Homeric Explorer

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Sketches in the Greek Archipelago and the Troad: Dr. Schliemanns Excavations at Hissarlik from the East, Greece

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Sketches in the Greek Archipelago and the Troad: Dr. Schliemanns Excavations at Hissarlik from the West, Greece

MYCENAE: TREASURY, 1877. Interior of the Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. and excavated by Dr. Heinrich Schliemann. English engraving, 1877

MYCENAE: TREASURY, 1877. Rock-cut chamber in the Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. and excavated by Dr. Heinrich Schliemann. English engraving, 1877

HEINRICH SCHLIEMANN (1822-1890). German archaeologist. Photograph, c1877

Ancient ruins in Troy Turkey - travel background

Madame Schliemann wearing jewellery excavated by her husband at Mycenae. Schliemann believed that it had belonged to Helen of Troy. From The Graphic, London, 1877. Engraving

Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) Austrian archaeologist. Engraving from The Illustrated London News, 3 January 1891

Tumulus at Mycenae. View of entrance. Prehistoric Greek city discovered by Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) in the 1870s. Late Bronze Age c1450-c1100 BC

Schliemanns excavations at Mycenae. Illustrated London News artist sketching in front of the Lion gateway at Myceneae 1877. Engraving

Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) German archaeologist. Excavations at Mycenae and Troy. Photograph 1877. Woodburytype

Rudolph Virchow (1821-1902) German pathologist and founder of cell pathology. In later life he turned to anthropology and archaeology and collaborated with Schliemann on the excavations at Troy

Rudolph Virchow (1821-1902) German pathologist and founder of cell pathology. In later life he turned to anthropology and archaeology and collaborated with Schliemann on the excavations at Troy

Rudolph Virchow (1821-1902) German pathologist and founder of cell pathology. In later life he turned to anthropology and archaeology and collaborated with Schliemann on the excavations at Troy

MYCENAE: EXCAVATIONS. Heinrich Schliemanns excavations of the acropolis at Mycenae, Greece. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1877

SOPHIA SCHLIEMANN (1852-1932). N

SCHLIEMANNs EXCAVATION. Heinrich Schliemanns excavations at Mycenae, Greece in 1877: wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

TROY: SCHLIEMANN. Sophia Schliemann wearing some of the jewelry discovered by her husband in Troy: wood engraving, 1877

HEINRICH SCHLIEMANN (1822-1890). German traveler and archaeologist. Artifacts excavated by Schliemann in 1871 at Hissarlik, Turkey (diadem and vase)

MYCENAE EXCAVATION. Dr. Schliemanns excavations in the acropolis of Mycenae, Greece. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1877

Mycenae, Greece. Site of the Early greek city state of Mycenae, famed for its shaft grave deposits discovered by Heinrich Schliemann. Date: circa 1910s

Excavations at Troy
An interesting sketch showing the aftermath of Schliemanns excavations at the site of Troy. He had actually cut through Homerian levels and revealed earlier foundations! Date: 1888

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Archaeologist Henry Schliemann. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

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Site of ancient Troy, as Heinrich Schliemann found it in the 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Trojan theater diagram
Ground-plan of the great theater of Troy, after archaeological excavations in the 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tiryns - The Gallery
Minoan Hillfort complex of Tiryns. This site was excavated by Heinrich Schliemann in 1884-1885, and is the subject of ongoing excavations by the German Archaeological Institute at Athens

Dr Schliemann, explorer of Troy and Mycenae, arrived in London in 1877 to give a lecture to the Society of Antiquaries to increase awareness of his explorations into the traditions of ancient Greece

Hissarlik (Troy)
A view toward the Plateau of Ilium Novum and the site of Hissarlik, where Heinrich Schliemann excavated remains that he claimed were the foundations of Homers Troy

Chamber at Mycenae
A rock-cut side chamber leading from the tholos tomb, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus by Schliemann

Treasury of Atreus
This structure was named the Treasury of Atreus, but is in fact a tholos tomb, built in the mid 13th century BC. This view is previous to the clearing of the entrance

Third Treasury Mycenae
The Third Treasury at Mycenae. Later Greeks described the massive polygonal masonry at Mycenae as Cyclopean, built of stones that only a Cyclops could lift. The name has stuck

Greece Mycenae
A view of the ruins of the Early greek city state of Mycenae, famed for its shaft grave deposits discovered by Heinrich Schliemann

Reconstruction / Mycenae
An artists reconstruction of Mycenae (excavated by Schliemann in the 19th century)

Hissalik Post-Excavation
The site at Hissarlik, excavated by Heinrich Schliemann and identified as ancient Troy. Schliemanns massive slice through the deposits can be clearly seen

Site of Troy / Early C19Th
A view of the site of ancient Troy at Hissarlik in Turkey. The site was excavated by German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, who found gold items and large city walls

Schliemann in London
Heinrich Schliemann gives an account of his discoveries at Mycenae before the Society of Antiquaries at Burlington House

Dagger Found at Mycenae
A dagger blade ca 16th C.BC, found at Mycenae by Schliemann. Probably made by Minoan craftsmen for use by a Mycenaean, as the hunters are in the Minoan style

Interior of Tholos Tomb
A tholos tomb at Mycenae, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus by Schliemann. The stonework is known as corbelling, with successive courses laid inward

Second Treasury Mycenae
The Second Treasury at Mycenae. The building is in fact a Tholos tomb, with a ashlar walls and corbelling over the door to decrease weight on the lintel stone

Lion Gate at Mycenae
The Lion Gate at Mycenae represents the earliest large relief structure on the Greek mainland. The carvings were placed into an open triangle left by the corbelled blocks. Date: 1855

Mme. Schliemann & Jewels
MADAME SCHLIEMANN wife of archeologist Heinrich Schliemann, wearing ornaments found at Mycenae and supposed by her husband to be the property of Helen of Troy

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Heinrich Schliemann, a renowned German archaeologist, left an indelible mark on the world of ancient history. His excavations at various sites in Greece and Turkey shed light on civilizations long lost to time. At Mycenae, he discovered the awe-inspiring Lion Gate, a monumental entrance that guarded the city's secrets for centuries. The Acropolis of Mycenae also witnessed Schliemann's meticulous exploration, unearthing treasures from its royal tombs. However, it was his excavation at Hissarlik - believed to be the site of Ancient Troy - that catapulted Schliemann into archaeological fame. With unwavering determination and perseverance, he meticulously dug through layers of earth to reveal the ruins of this legendary city. The entrance at Troy stood as a testament to his groundbreaking discoveries. Heinrich Schliemann's passion for uncovering ancient wonders knew no bounds. His findings included remarkable artifacts like the Tholos Tomb in Mycenae and funerary masks made of gold foil attributed to Agamemnon himself. These exquisite pieces showcased the artistic brilliance and opulence of Mycenaean culture. Among his most notable discoveries was Priam's Treasure - a magnificent diadem adorned with pendants crafted by skilled artisans from Troy itself. This treasure trove exemplified the grandeur and wealth once possessed by this mythical city-state. Schliemann's tireless efforts forever changed our understanding of these ancient civilizations. Through his meticulous excavations and invaluable contributions to archaeology, he breathed life into forgotten worlds such as Mycenae and Troy – allowing us glimpses into their rich histories that would have otherwise remained buried beneath layers of time.