The archaeological find that confirmed the existence of the ancient city of Troy was the discovery made by Heinrich Schliemann in the late 19th century. Schliemann, a German archaeologist, conducted excavations at the site known as Hisarlik in modern-day Turkey, where he believed the legendary city described in Homer's "Iliad" was located. His findings, which included a series of stratified layers, revealed artifacts that suggested complex urban life had existed there, aligning with the historical and mythological accounts of Troy. Schliemann's work sparked significant interest in the fields of archaeology and ancient history, cementing Troy's place in both scholarly and popular narratives.