CHAPTER XIII.

_Pergamus of Troy, August 14th, 1872._

Intended cessation of the work--Further excavation of the Tower--Layers of red ashes and calcined stones--Objects found on the Tower--Weapons, implements, and ornaments of stone, copper, and silver--Bones--Pottery and vases of remarkable forms--Objects found on each side of the Tower--First rain for four months--Thanks for escape from the constant dangers--Results of the excavations--The site of Homer’s Troy identified with that of Greek Ilium--Error of the Bunarbashi theory--Area of the Greek city--Depth of the accumulated _débris_ unexampled in the world--Multitude of interesting objects brought to light--Care in making drawings of them all 212