Ankara - Türkiye
Recent archaeological discoveries at Hisarlik Hill in northwestern Türkiye have redrawn the historical map of the ancient city of Troy, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The excavations carried out by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism in cooperation with Çanakkale On Cekiz Mart University resulted in the discovery of the oldest public square on the site dating back about 2,800 years, proving that the city was not abandoned for centuries as was thought, but was re-settled only a few decades after its historic fall.

Excavation results and refutations of accepted historical opportunities

New discoveries showed that the city was re-settled only about 80 to 90 years after its legendary fall, as the new settlers used the ancient walls to build their homes and public facilities. The archaeological work also included the discovery of a temple road extending to the southern gate, in addition to pottery pieces dating back to the Iron Age, which changes the old hypotheses that assumed the site was empty until the arrival of the Aeolian Greeks in the eighth century BC.

The importance of disclosure for the tourism and cultural sector
These results contribute to reviving public and international interest in major archaeological sites, especially with the media synchronization of such discoveries with international cinematic works. These discoveries will enhance the region's attractiveness to lovers of cultural tourism, heritage tourism and antiquities.

Promising prospects for Arab tourists and investors

The archaeological developments in Troy open new horizons for Arab tourists passionate about history and exploration to visit a destination that combines tradition and natural beauty in the Turkish state of Canakkale. As for the Arab investor in the hospitality and tourism services sectors, the growing attractiveness of historical destinations based on human heritage provides promising opportunities to develop tourist itineraries and integrated hospitality experiences that serve the increasing tourist flows towards these unique archaeological sites.