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Wilhelm Dörpfeld
Archaeologist

Wilhelm Dörpfeld

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Developing precise excavation records at Olympia, Troy and Tiryns.

Das griechische Theater · Stratigraphy

Born
26 December 1853
Birthplace
Barmen
Died
25 April 1940

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Wilhelm Dörpfeld

Wilhelm Dörpfeld was a German archaeologist trained in architecture who used building plans and archaeological layers to interpret ancient sites.

Early life

Training

Studied architecture at Berlin’s Bauakademie, graduating in 1876.

Career

  1. 1877

    Olympia

    Joined the German excavations as an assistant.

  2. 1882

    Troy

    Began working with Heinrich Schliemann.

  3. 1887–1912

    Athens

    Directed the German Archaeological Institute.

Selected work

Das griechische Theater

Studied the construction of ancient Greek theatres.

Stratigraphy

Documented successive building phases to distinguish periods of occupation.

Beyond work

Education

Founded the German School of Athens in 1886.

Family

Married Anne Adler in 1883.

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