The Hunt for Troy
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Heinrich Schliemann, a German businessman and archaeologist, is credited with locating the ruins of the mythical ancient city of Troy in Turkey in 1868. Motivated by a lifelong fascination with Homer's epics, particularly the *Iliad*, Schliemann conducted extensive research and identified Hisarlik, a prominent mound in northwestern Turkey, as the likely site of Troy. After securing permission from the Ottoman government, he began excavations in 1868, uncovering layers of ancient settlements that he believed corresponded to the legendary city. His work brought international attention to the region and initiated scholarly debate about the historical basis of Homeric tales.
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Edited by Fritz BusseShot by Gero SteffenScored by Eckart GadowDesigned by Albrecht Konrad
Also known as
- The Hunt for Troyen
- El tesoro de Troyaes
- Troie, la cité du trésor perdufr
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21 unique people credited
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Adriana Altaras
as Victoria Engastromenos
Dennis Chmelensky
as Widersacher des jungen Schliemann
Marta Joanna Stasia Chruscinski
as Sophias Schwester
Melanie Doutey
as Sophia Engastromenos
Heino Ferch
as Heinrich Schliemann
Peter Gavajda
as George Engastromenos
Gunther Gillian
as Akademiker
Hansjurgen Hurrig
as Doktor Virchow
Rolf Kanies
as Georgios Vimbos
Aykut Kayacik
as Savfet Pascha
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1Other crew
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