FAQ About Troy
Where is the ancient city of Troy?
Troy is an ancient city, first mentioned in written records in Homer's Iliad. From the 18th century BC until its destruction by the Roman Empire about 2,300 years ago, it was home to a variety of peoples and kings. The most famous residents of Troy were Helen of Troy and her husband King Priam.
Troy was located in today's western Turkey close to the modern city of Canakkale.
