GDR, Archaeology, Heinrich Schliemann, Ancient Troy, Mycenaean culture, 1990

This GDR stamp from 1990 commemorates archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann and his excavations of Ancient Troy. The uncancelled stamp features a portrait of Schliemann alongside a depiction of the Trojan Horse, rendered in earthy tones with a detailed design; it offers a glimpse into the world of Mycenaean culture and archaeological discovery.