What criticism did Schliemann face for his excavations?
Too slow
Too expensive
Destructive
Inaccurate
Answer
Destructive: Schliemann's excavations were criticized for their destructive nature. He employed dynamite and other heavy-handed methods, which resulted in the destruction of significant archaeological layers and artifacts. This approach was particularly damaging at Troy, where he famously uncovered the "Priam's Treasure" but also caused irreparable harm to the site.
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