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The Trojan War and the City of Troy

Troy was an ancient city located in modern day Turkey. Today, it is known as the archaeological site, Hisarlik. Excavations have shown that Troy was built and destroyed many times during its four thousand year history.

It is famous for a legendary tale of a war fought there which was described in Homer's "Iliad". In this tale, three goddesses had a beauty contest. A human judge, Paris of Troy, deemed Aphrodite the most attractive of the goddesses. In return, Aphrodite offered Paris a prize, Helen, the wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta. Menelaus was not happy about this. He and his allies came to Troy to wage war and retrieve Helen. The series of battles, called the Trojan War, lasted for ten years.

Reading

Troy – A 16-Part Series

A New Clue to the Splendor That Was Troy

Outer 'Wall' of Troy Now Appears to Be a Ditch

The Iliad

Maps

Trojan War/Troy Map

View of the Plain of Troy

Satellite Map of Hisarlik

Activities

The Trojan War and the Iliad

Trojan War Word Search

Recommended Resource

The Trojan War

In this retelling of the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend. Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action have made her version of the classic tale of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers.

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Author: Olivia E. Coolidge

Amazon Price: $6.95

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