Troy

Troy is located in Turkey. To get from Istanbul to Troy we went from the Bosporus through the Sea of Marmara in the area of the Dardanelles.

We walked into the ancient site of the city. We learned that there are 9 major levels of Troy layered on top of each other. Each layer represents a city that was constructed over the previous one. Often they reused the material on the site to change and improve each version of the city. The first city was constructed in 3600 BC and the most recent level is dated 500 AD. After 500 AD the city fell into a “twilight zone” and was no longer a major city for trade or any other use.

The myth/history of Troy is based on Homer’s Iliad. There is no real archeological proof that the Trojan Wars actually happened, but it is clear that there was an ancient and important city, whether the story is true or not.

It was interesting to see the site of ancient Troy. Our imagination was churning as we learned about the history of the many different people and cultures who lived here.

Narrative written by Patty.

I have come down with a cold so when we returned to the boat, I immediately went to bed and skipped dinner.Читать далее