Revealing the shocking secret of the ancient legendary battle of Troy

Iconic in Greek mythology, the battle of Troy shows signs of being real – with archaeological evidence that has surprised the world.

1. Most of the information comes from legend. There are no written documents from the time that record the war, most of the details come from oral tradition, poetry and myth. Photo: Pinterest.

2. The Battle of Troy may have been based on a real historical event. Archaeology at Hisarlik (Turkey) shows that an ancient city burned down around 1,200 BC, coinciding with the period associated with the Trojan War. Photo: Pinterest.

3. Many Trojan cities have existed over time. Archaeological discoveries have revealed at least nine layers of cities at the site believed to be Troy, from the Bronze Age to the Romans. Photo: Pinterest.

4. The war may have been related to trade conflicts. Researchers believe that the war was not about Helen as in the legend, but because Troy controlled the strategic trade route connecting Europe and Asia. Photo: Pinterest.

5. The Mycenaeans may have been the main attackers. The Mycenaean culture – a Bronze Age Greek civilization – is considered to have started the war, not the later Greek city-states. Photo: Pinterest.

6. Troy may not have been completely destroyed. Evidence shows that some layers of the city suffered only localized damage, raising questions about the true extent of the destruction. Photo: Pinterest.

7. There is no evidence of the Trojan horse. The famous details of the wooden horse are the product of legend, never verified by archaeology or historical texts. Photo: Pinterest.

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