World Heritage Identification Number: 849
World Heritage since: 1998
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇹🇷 Türkiye
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Unraveling the Mysteries of the Archaeological Site of Troy
The Archaeological Site of Troy, nestled within the Hisarlik hill in modern-day Turkey, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage that spans millennia. This ancient city, synonymous with the epic Trojan War, has captivated scholars, historians, and enthusiasts alike, offering a unique glimpse into the past.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Troy, with its 4,000 years of history, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. The first excavations at the site were undertaken by the famous archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann in 1870. In scientific terms, its extensive remains are the most significant demonstration of the first contact between the civilizations of Anatolia and the Mediterranean world. Moreover, the siege of Troy by Spartan and Achaean warriors from Greece in the 13th or 12th century B.C., immortalized by Homer in the Iliad, has inspired great creative artists throughout the world ever since.
UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site
The archaeological site of Troy is of immense significance in the understanding of the development of European civilization at a critical stage in its early development. It is, moreover, of exceptional cultural importance because of the profound influence of Homer’s Iliad on the creative arts over more than two millennia.
Encyclopedia Record: Troy
Troy or Ilion was an ancient city located in present-day Hisarlik, Turkey. It is best known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan War. The archaeological site is open to the public as a tourist destination, and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1998.Additional Site Details
Area: 158 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 39.95644 , 26.239
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