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 …

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 …

Jan 19, 2026 · How archaeologists identified ancient Troy and reshaped our understanding of Achilles, Homer, and the Trojan War through excavation and historical debate.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Feb 13, 2025 · Troy occupies a central place in Greek mythology. According to The Iliad, the city was the site of the legendary Trojan War, where Greek forces, led by King Agamemnon, waged a ten …