Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Canakkale, Turkey, is one of the world’s most famous ancient cities, known for being the setting of the Trojan War as described by Homer in The Iliad. Today, visitors can explore the ruins and ongoing archaeological excavations that reveal the remains of multiple settlements, some of which date back 5,000 years. The layers of history are evident in the well-preserved structures, offering a tangible connection to the past and a chance to walk through the very grounds that inspired one of the greatest epics of Western literature.
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