Was Troy a real city? Did the Trojan War really happen? Or is it simply one of ancient Greece's greatest legends?
The city made famous by Homer's Iliad was rediscovered in the 19th century at Hisarlık, in modern-day Türkiye, revealing that the legendary Troy was built upon a real Bronze Age settlement.
Journey back nearly 3,200 years to discover Bronze Age Troy - its strategic location near the Dardanelles (Hellespont), its formidable fortifications, thriving trade networks, and the daily lives of the people who lived behind its walls.
Find out what archaeology reveals about the destruction of Troy VIIa, the evidence for conflict, and the wider Bronze Age Collapse that transformed the eastern Mediterranean around 1200 BC. Discover how the latest archaeological discoveries are reshaping our understanding of Troy, the Trojan War, and the real history behind Homer's Iliad.
0:15 Troy at the Crossroads of Civilisations
0:46 A Bronze Age Powerhouse
1:08 Life Behind Troy's Walls
2:38 4,000 Years of History Led to Troy VIIa
3:55 The Bronze Age Collapse
5:03 The Legend of Troy
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