Troy was first settled around 3600 BC and grew into a small fortified city around 3000 BC (Troy I). Among the early layers, Troy II is notable for its wealth and imposing architecture. During the Late …

Troy, ancient city in northwestern Anatolia that holds an enduring place in literature and archaeology. It lay on trade routes between Europe and Asia, and questions of its size, wealth, and status are …

May 11, 2018 · Troy is the name of the Bronze Age city attacked in the Trojan War, a popular story in the mythology of ancient Greece, and the name given to the archaeological site in the north-west of …

The mythical conflict took place outside the walls of Troy, an ancient city on the coast of Asia Minor. But the seeds of war were sown far from there, in the city of Sparta on the Greek...

Nov 16, 2024 · Troy, also known as Τροία (Troíā) in Greek and Trōia in Latin, is an ancient city situated in present-day Hisarlık, near Tevfikiye in Turkey. It holds legendary status as the setting of Homer’s …

According to mythology, the Trojans were the ancient citizens of the city of Troy in the Troad region of Anatolia (now Turkey). Although part of Asia, Troy is presented in the legend as part of the Greek …

Dec 2, 2010 · Troy, with its 4,000 years of history, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. The first excavations at the site were undertaken by the famous archaeologist Heinrich …

May 27, 2024 · For nearly 3,000 years, the ancient city of Troy has enthralled poets, painters, adventurers, and archaeologists. The site of the most legendary conflict of the ancient world, Troy is …

Feb 28, 2024 · Troy is an ancient city and archaeological site in modern-day Turkey, but is also famously the setting for the legendary Trojan War in Homer's epic poems the "Iliad" and the …

As recounted in ancient mythology, the Greeks used this ingenious ruse to infiltrate and ultimately conquer Troy. While its factual basis is debated, the story has profoundly influenced historical and …