Hissarlik

[ hi-sahr-lik ]

/ hɪ sɑrˈlɪk /

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noun

the modern name of the site of ancient Troy.

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How to use Hissarlik in a sentence

Dr. Schliemann found, during his excavations on the hill of Hissarlik, no less than 1,800 spindle-whorls.
The Swastika|Thomas Wilson
All spindle-whorls from the hill of Hissarlik are represented one-half natural size.
The Swastika|Thomas Wilson
This type is as conspicuously wanting at Bunarbashi, as it is well marked by the site of Hissarlik.
Troy and its Remains|Henry (Heinrich) Schliemann
In like manner, the assertion of M. Nikolades, that there is no spring whatever near Hissarlik, is utterly wrong.
Troy and its Remains|Henry (Heinrich) Schliemann

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