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Schliemann’s Trench

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Schliemann’s Trench
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“Schliemann's Trench is a reminder of the actions of the famous Heinrich Schliemann, frequently dubbed the discoverer of Troy. In search of the castle of King Priam described by Homer in the Iliad, Schliemann made a huge trench in Hisarlık mound, 40 meters wide and 17 meters deep, oriented along the…”
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National GeographicJul 17

How you can still explore the ancient city of Troy

Travel back in time to Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey through an ongoing excavation of the site believed to be the legendary city.

56-foot trench where first excavator launched his dig in 1871.

7 things in this story
  • Troy MuseumMuseumProvides guide to city layers, displays 2,000 Bronze Age artifacts.
  • HisarlikSightHill where the ruins lie, Turkish for "place of fortresses".
  • Schliemann’s TrenchSight56-foot trench where first excavator launched his dig in 1871.
  • Elsewhere
  • Kule HotelHotelÇanakkale, TurkeyHas a rooftop restaurant and overlooks the ferry terminal.
  • Liman Paşa MüdavimHotelÇanakkale, TurkeyServes fish shish kebab or lamb shish kebab.
  • SardalyeCaféÇanakkale, TurkeyOffers regional take on fish and chips for quick bites.
  • Gallipoli battlefieldSightÇanakkale, TurkeyBrutal battle fought nearby during World War I.
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