Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Where is the City of Troy?
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The ruins of Troy are in Hisarlik, Turkey

This position holds that the ruins of Troy lie at Hisarlik in modern Turkey. It points to Heinrich Schliemann's 1870 excavations, which unearthed a citadel and the famed 'Priam's Treasure,' and argues the site matches Homer's description of the legendary city.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. The excavations at Hisarlik unearthed a citadel
    Schliemann discovered 10 layers of archaeological sites that represented Troy over time. The large citadel was found in Troy VI, which existed during the Late Bronze Age.
  2. Hisarlik matches Homer's description of Troy
    Most scholars agree that Hisarlik's setting matches Homer's description of Troy, and the evidence found during excavations of the site also seems to match Homer's narration.
  3. Schliemann found Priam's Treasure
    Heinrich Schliemann used The Iliad as a reference to look for objects and treasures from Troy. He found a cache of gold and other artifacts that he said belonged to King Priam.