According to tradition, it took place between the Achaeans (Greeks) and the city of Troy in Anatolia. The historicity of the event is debated, and the narrative is interwoven with mythological and literary elements. Nevertheless, the archaeological excavations at Hisarlık suggest that the legend may have been based on a real Bronze Age city.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Trojan War?
- The Trojan War is a legendary conflict recounted in ancient Greek epics, especially Homer's Iliad.
- When did Trojan War happen?
- 1184 BCE
- Where did Trojan War take place?
- Truva, Çanakkale