Heinrich Schliemann

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Heinrich Schliemann born?January 6, 1822
2. When did Heinrich Schliemann die?December 26, 1890 (age 68)
3. Where was Heinrich Schliemann born?Rostock, Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (now Germany)
4. What is the career?Businessman, archaeologist

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Stratigraphy: The study of rock layers (strata) and their sequence, used in archaeology to date artifacts and understand site formation.
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