Images from Excavating Troy

The finds are analyzed and documented in "the potsherd garden". But where best to dig? Essentialy assistance is provided by Mercedes-Benz's "Archaeomog" (second picture) - a special Unimog that can excavate, haul and bore to a depth of 20 meters.

[IMAGE][Images from Excavating] Analyzing and documentation

[IMAGE][Images from Excavating] Archaeomog - Mercedes-Benz

[IMAGE][Images from Excavating] Boring by using archeaomog

[IMAGE][Images from Excavating]

Modern Archaeological Methods in Troy


Dating samples                     Comparison of ceramic finds. Determining
                                   the amount of radioactive isotopes (C-14),
                                   thermoluminescence, dendrochronology
                                   (annual growth rings of wooden finds) 
 
Reconstruction of ancient          Chemical analysis of samples, isotope 
trade routes                       examinations (lead, rare earths) 
 
Diet of the indigenous             Statistical compilation of animal
populatin                          bones and plant seeds, food chain 
                                   analysis (trace elements and isotopes 
                                   in human and animal bones)

 
Reconstruction of landscape        Depth drillings ("Archaeomog"), 
                                   geomorphology, sedimentology 
 
Myth and poetry                    Philological study of ancient 
                                   writings, oral tradition, 
                                   mythological research 
 
Discovery of notable               Geophysical survey (disturbances in the 
excavation sites                   Earth's magnetic field caused by 
                                   walls, pottery or organic material). 
                                   Drillings ("Archaeomog") 
 
Survey, documentation              Topographic survey, orthoscopic photo-
                                   grammetry, computer-assisted recording
                                   of finds 
 
Visualization of the results       Three-dimensional representation and
                                   animation using powerful computers.



 Chronical Table of Troy 

Troy I         2920-2450 BC. 
Troy II        2600-2450 BC. 
Troy III       2390-2200 BC. 
Troy IV        2200-2000 BC. 
Troy V         2000-1870 BC. 
Troy VI        1700-1250 BC. 
Troy VII       1250-1020 BC. 
Troy VIII       800-85 BC. 
Troy IX        85 BC.-500 AD.