Troy, An ancient city in Turkey
Troy was a legendary city, once thought to be purely mythological until its discovery in the 19th century.
Archaeological excavations have revealed nine separate periods of settlement at Troy, dating back as far as 3000 BC.
Described in Homer's Iliad, Troy is significant in ancient Greek culture as the site of the Trojan War.
The archaeological site of Troy is now a popular tourist destination, located in what is now north-western Turkey.
Walls of Troy were known for their impressive construction, such that the city was thought impregnable.
Location: Çanakkale Province
Location: Çanakkale
Inception: 3000 BCE
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Bozcaada Castle overlooks the northeastern Aegean Sea and is a prominent landmark of Bozcaada island.
HMS E15 was a British E class submarine.
Bozcaada is a beautiful island district of Çanakkale Province in Turkey.
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The Çanakkale Archaeological Museum showcases a vast collection of artifacts from the ancient regions of Troas and Hellespont.
