Turkmen media representatives visited the Troy Museum, the ancient city of Troy and the archaeological village of Tevfikiye on the fourth day of their trip to Türkiye’s Çanakkale province. During the visit, the journalists learned about the region’s archaeological heritage and the history of ancient civilizations.
The Troy Museum, located in the village of Tevfikiye in Çanakkale province, explores the history of ancient Troy and the cultures that developed in its surroundings. Opened in 2018, the museum displays artifacts discovered during archaeological excavations, including sculptures, pottery, jewelry and other historical objects. The exhibits provide insight into different periods in the region’s history.
The delegation then toured the archaeological site of the ancient city of Troy. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, Troy is considered one of the best-known historical centers of the ancient world. Archaeologists have identified nine cultural layers at the site, spanning more than 3,000 years of history. Troy is also widely known through Homer’s epic poem “The Iliad” and legends of the Trojan War.
The Turkmen journalists also visited the archaeological village of Tevfikiye, located near ancient Troy. The village is an important place for exploring the region’s archaeological heritage, and its connection to Troy adds to its historical and cultural significance.
The visits to the Troy Museum, the ancient city of Troy and the archaeological village of Tevfikiye offered an opportunity to explore Türkiye’s rich historical and cultural heritage. These sites are important destinations for archaeological and cultural tourism in Çanakkale province.
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