Schliemann's Gold & Beyond - German Week Melbourne
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Association of German Teachers of Victoria Inc About
This event is organised by the AGTV in collaboration with the Hellenic Museum as part of German Week Melbourne 2026.
Schliemann's Gold & Beyond: Uncovering the German Quest for Greek Antiquity
Join Dr. Jo Clyne from the Hellenic Museum for an interactive tour in German using artifacts and exhibits to tell the stories of nineteenth-century German archaeological excavations in Greece. Learn about the controversial and indefatigable figure of Heinrich Schliemann, a German grocery store clerk who read The Iliad and The Odyssey at night, and dreamed of uncovering the lost city of Troy. Hear about the fascinating work of the German Archaeological Institute (Athens) which has been excavating the site of the original Olympics since 1872, and discover a tradition of German philhellenes who were devout admirers of ancient Greece.
Two hour-long sessions at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - Limit of 20 per group for ages 8+
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The AGTV is a not-for-profit association A0024716J and is not registered for the GST.
Tickets for the Museum are subsidised by the AGTV.
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