Hissarlik

[ hi-sahr-lik ]

noun

1. the modern name of the site of ancient Troy.

Example Sentences

Dr. Schliemann found, during his excavations on the hill of Hissarlik, no less than 1,800 spindle-whorls.

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All spindle-whorls from the hill of Hissarlik are represented one-half natural size.

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This type is as conspicuously wanting at Bunarbashi, as it is well marked by the site of Hissarlik.

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In like manner, the assertion of M. Nikolades, that there is no spring whatever near Hissarlik, is utterly wrong.

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Dr. Schliemann found a vase in the lowest strata of his excavations at Hissarlik with an inscription in an unknown language.

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