TROY, TURKEY, TR

The legendary ancient city of Troy, the setting of the Trojan War described in two epic poems Illiad and Odessey attributed to Homer.  These legendary names once I heard in my high school History subject :-).

This is another long bus ride from Selcuk to Canakkale almost 8hours, reached late afternoon so was not able to explore the nice city of Canakkale.   Just walked around the area to find place for dinner.  This is a busy city.  The lights by the dock is fascinating.   The big restaurant near by the sea is one of the busiest area, seems most of the tourist flock in there.  More shops around, so lively at night.

The travel operator and the hotel next to it

Troy Tour

The queues of chance to climb the horse

The Trojan War

Helen, the most beautiful woman in Greece, married to Menelaus was abducted by Paris - the young Prince of Troy.   The abduction fueled the fight and caused the Trojan War.

"Beware of Greeks bearing gifts" saying was gotten from the history of this Trojan horse.   On the Illiad epic of Homer says that after the 10 longs years Greek fight with the Trojans, Greek made a huge wooden horse and offered it to Trojans as peace offering.   Despite of the warning, Trojans accepted the bait.  Without knowing that there are dozens of Greek army held inside the horse.  The army left the horse then departed.  That night, the army returned and the men came out from the wooden horse and opened the gate for their companions, thus winning the war.   Menelaus then held Helen with him back to Sparta, the ancient city-state in Greece. 

In movie "Troy", actor Brad Pitt,  Helen who is married to Menelaus find love with Paris, and elope with him to Troy.   Menelaus who wants  his wife Helen back, seek his brother Agamemnon's help, the King of Greece who wanted to take the Troy. 

Hector, Prince of Troy killed Agamemnon during the battle.  Achilles the great warrior from Greece fell deeply inlove with  Deidameia, cousin of Prince Hector and Paris.   Achilles took revenged took Hector's life for killing his cousin.  Paris killed Achilles  with an arrow that strike his achilles heel. 

The Trojan Horse

In Trojan VII, huge pots are served as food storage which are kept under the floor

Troy battlefield

The excavations in the site have revealed nine main cities with various ruins of city walls, typical house- foundations, a temple and a theater.  

The Ages of Troy I ~ IX

Excavation

Excavation

South Gate

The southwest gate ramp

Fortification Wall

The Reconstruction of the Theater

 

Troy

Turkey 

October 2011