The Fall of Mycenaean Greece and the Trojan War
Tides of History
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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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