schliemann
Definition
Proper noun: - Heinrich Schliemann: A 19th-century German archaeologist and businessman famous for his pioneering excavations at the ancient sites of Troy and Mycenae. His work, though controversial in its methods, was foundational for the field of prehistoric Greek archaeology.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Schliemann's discovery of the so-called "Mask of Agamemnon" at Mycenae caused a sensation.
- Modern archaeologists often critique Schliemann's excavation techniques as destructive.
- The biography details Schliemann's life from merchant to celebrated archaeologist.
Advanced Usage
- "Schliemann-esque" (adj): Describing an archaeological approach characterized by grand ambition, dramatic discovery, and sometimes a lack of methodological rigor.
- His Schliemann-esque quest for a lost city captured the public's imagination but alarmed scholars.
Variants and Related Words
- Archaeologist (n): A person who studies human history through the excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts.
- Excavation (n): The process of digging carefully to uncover archaeological remains.
Synonyms
- Pioneering archaeologist
- Discoverer of Troy
Related Phrases and Contexts
- The treasure of Priam: A hoard of gold and other artifacts found by Schliemann at Troy, which he named after the Trojan king.
- Mycenaean civilization: The Bronze Age Greek culture, the major sites of which were excavated by Schliemann.
Noun
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German archaeologist who discovered nine superimposed city sites of Troy; he also excavated Mycenae (1822-1890)
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