![]() ![]() Several of these layers resemble literary depictions of Troy, leading some scholars to conclude that there is a kernel of truth underlying the legends. Under the ruins of the classical city, they found the remains of numerous earlier settlements. The site was excavated by Heinrich Schliemann and Frank Calvert starting in 1871. ![]() The final layers (Troy VIII-IX) were Greek and Roman cities which served as tourist attractions and religious centers because of their link to mythic tradition. During the Late Bronze Age, Troy was called Wilusa and was a vassal of the Hittite Empire. Among the early layers, Troy II is notable for its wealth and imposing architecture. Troy was first settled around 3600 BC and grew into a small fortified city around 3000 BC (Troy I). Archaeologists refer to these layers using Roman numerals, Troy I being the earliest and Troy IX being the latest. As a result, the site is divided into nine archaeological layers, each corresponding to a city built on the ruins of the previous. Troy was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt during its 4000 years of occupation. The archaeological site is open to the public as a tourist destination, and has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list as of 1998. It is best known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan War. Troy ( Greek: Τροία, Hittite: □□□□ Truwiša/ Taruiša) or Ilion ( Greek: Ίλιον, Hittite: □□□□ Wiluša) was an ancient city located in present-day Hisarlik, Turkey. ![]()
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