Troy, also known as Troia or Ilios, is an ancient city located in modern-day Turkey. It is famous for its association with the Trojan War, a legendary conflict described in Greek mythology and immortalized in Homer’s epic poem, the Iliad.

Troy was an ancient city that flourished during the Bronze Age and was inhabited for over 4,000 years. Its historical significance lies in its association with the Trojan War, as described in Greek mythology and the works of Homer.

According to Greek mythology, the Trojan War was fought between the Greeks and Trojans. The war was sparked by the abduction of Helen, the wife of the Greek king Menelaus, by Paris, a prince of Troy. The Greeks besieged Troy for ten years before finally capturing and destroying the city. The story of the Trojan War has been the subject of numerous artistic and literary works throughout history.

One of the most iconic features of Troy is its defensive walls. According to legend, the city was protected by formidable walls built by the gods. The walls were breached by the Greeks using the famous Trojan Horse, a wooden structure that concealed Greek soldiers. The archaeological site of Troy was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, recognizing its outstanding universal value as an ancient city and its importance in understanding the Bronze Age civilizations of the Mediterranean.