excavations at Troy

Excavations at Troy, located in modern-day Turkey, have revealed a layered city built and rebuilt over centuries, dating back to around 3000 BCE. Archaeologists, beginning with Heinrich Schliemann in the 19th century, uncovered multiple city ruins, indicating it was a significant center of trade and warfare. The most famous layer is believed to correspond to the legendary city of Troy from Homer’s epics, strongly suggesting it was once a thriving and strategically important location. These excavations provide valuable insights into ancient Anatolian civilization, their architecture, and their interactions with neighboring cultures over millennia.