Various Archaeologists have made their own contribution to our knowledge of Troy and the possible occurrence of the Trojan War. Schliemann is one such archaeologist who made a significant contribution to our knowledge of Troy. The value of Schliemann's work is characterised by a number of different points. Dörpfeld was another important contributor to the story of Troy, and the possibility of the Trojan War. Dörpfeld's evidence should be examined carefully to determine its credibility and merit. Blegen is also a significant figure, who has provided us with important information on Troy and the possible occurrence of the Trojan War. The reliability of Blegen's work and his conclusions should be examined to determine the credibility and value of the knowledge we take from his excavation. The knowledge we have of Troy has been passed to us from a number of sources including the archaeological evidence that...