Troy

The excavated remains include defensive walls, gates, stone ramps, and five citadel fortifications spanning multiple historical layers from 3000 BCE to 500 CE.

German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann conducted seven major excavation campaigns at Troy between 1868 and 1893, discovering numerous artifacts including gold treasures from Troy II.

The location features in Homer's Iliad as the setting of the Trojan War, connecting the physical site to classical literature and Greek mythology.

The archaeological park contains detailed models and information panels throughout the site, helping visitors understand the structures from different historical periods.

The site contains nine distinct cities built sequentially on top of each other, forming archaeological layers that document over 3000 years of continuous human settlement.

Location: Çanakkale Province

Inception: 3000 BCE

Part of: Greek mythology

Website: https://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?sectionId=TRV01&distId=TRV

GPS coordinates: 39.95750,26.23889

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:42