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The Fall of Mycenaean Greece and the Trojan War
Tides of History
Unveiling the Mystery of Troy
Scholars are largely convinced that the city excavated at Hissilric is ancient Troy, matching Homer's description. Troy was a significant population center with a citadel and lower city housing thousands of inhabitants. The people likely spoke Indo-European-Luian language and engaged in textile trade. Troy was prosperous and politically influenced by Hittite control, existing in a region with various smaller kingdoms. The Hittites viewed western Anatolia as under their control, while the Mycenaeans were involved in raiding and conquest in the area.
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