In the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwestern Turkiye, archaeologists are searching for physical evidence of the legendary Trojan War. This summer, they discovered sling stones, dating back 3,500 years, in front of a palace from the Late Bronze Age.
The research team is supported by Turkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. They are studying the “destruction layer,” dating to the Late Bronze Age and often linked to the war between the ancient Greeks and Trojans that supposedly erupted after Prince Paris took Helen of Sparta. Earlier digs found arrowheads, burnt buildings, and disturbed skeletons, hinting at a violent conflict. Researchers hope to uncover even more evidence of the famous battle that inspired stories and legends for thousands of years.
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In the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwestern Turkiye, archaeologists are searching for physical evidence of the legendary Trojan War. This summer, they discovered sling stones, dating back 3,500 years, in front of a palace from the Late Bronze Age.
