CLA204H1 Lecture 9: CLA204 Lecture 9 Notes
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The trojan war site of troy (hissarlik) ancient stronghold in northwest asia minor excavated mound in hissarlik in 1870-1890 accumulation of debris more excavation in. 1893-1894 layers representing different areas of occupation layers 46 different layers, 10 major layers layers 1-5 early bronze age layers 6 middle late bronze age. Troy i seat of ruler, fortified stronghold lasted. Troy ii shows marked advance in grandeur and importance. Troy v very wealthy, gold jewelry gold, copper, bronze. Troy vi the horse, great builders three successive fortification walls war at least four grand gateways, two of which were surrounded by massive towers. Temple of athena large freestanding houses outside of acropolis. Troy vii rebuilt the same modest settlement ruined by fire around 1250 bce violence may have accompanied the disaster. Troy viia in 13th c. bce mycenaean greece. Troy viib troy in broader greek myth. Troy viib leadership, power, wealth flourished at this time archaeological discoveries historical truth behind greek myth.
