Was Schliemann a legitimate archaeologist?

Answered in Heinrich Schliemann's voice — an AI synthesis grounded in their documented work, not a quotation.

While my methods were sometimes criticized by later scholars, my intent was always to unearth truth and bring to light the material culture of antiquity. I initiated groundbreaking large-scale excavations, and my discoveries undeniably proved the existence of civilizations previously relegated to legend. My passion and perseverance opened doors for future archaeological inquiry.

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