Manfred Korfmann
SwitzerlandarchaeologistMale6.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Manfred Korfmann was a prominent German archaeologist known for his work on the ancient city of Troy. He played a significant role in the archaeological debates surrounding the authenticity of the ruins at Troy, particularly during the Tübingen Troy debate in the early 2000s, where he defended the idea that the site had historical significance related to the Trojan myths.
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Manfred Korfmann demonstrated that Troy was not just a fortress but also a large city with intense commercial activity.
¿Existió Troya realmente? La ciudad que inspiró ‘La Odisea’ y que la arqueología nunca dejó de buscarLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2026-08-05
Costa Rica· 2026-08-05
Manfred Korfmann was involved in a dispute over the authenticity of the ruins excavated in Troy.
Neuer Blick auf antike RuinenNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-07-24
Switzerland· 2026-07-24
