Sacrificial Altars of Troy

The Sacrificial Altars of Troy are located within the Western Sanctuary, a religious center active from around 700 BCE for over 1,500 years. This sanctuary features three main altars—A, B, and C—used for sacrifices and worship of deities, possibly Demeter and Kybele. Archaeological finds, such as terracotta figurines and pottery with swan motifs, suggest rich ceremonial practices. Wells in the area were used to collect the blood of sacrificial animals, indicating the ritual significance of the site throughout the Archaic, Hellenistic, and Roman periods.