Stand at the ruins of the Ancient City of Troy and you’re standing on nearly 5,000 years of human civilization — layer upon layer, war upon war, myth woven so tightly into reality that archaeologists are still untangling the two. Located near the town of Hisarlık in northwestern Turkey, this legendary site inspired Homer’s Iliad […]

The ancient City of Troy, immortalized in Homer’s Iliad, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant archaeological landmarks in the world. Located in northwestern Turkey, Troy reveals layers of civilizations spanning over 4,000 years, including remnants from the Bronze Age and classical antiquity. Visitors can explore its ancient walls, gateways, […]

Located in Troy’s Western Sanctuary, these ancient altars reveal ceremonial practices linked to sacrifice, worship, and ritual wells.