TROY is a city unlike any other. The towering walls have long guarded its people against many enemies. Trade flourishes here since we are located at a most convenient spot - between Hellas and Persia at the opening of the Hellespont.

You may have heard of our fair city in legends. Of how our walls are impenetrable. Of how we are beloved by Apollo and Aphrodite. We truly are a blessed people, for we are blessed by the Gods.

But, not all is well here, for long ago, King Priam's daughter, the Princess Cassandra, ranted about a certain doom that would fall over our country. She even persuaded the King, her father, to abandon his newly-born son Alexandros, after the Queen, Hecuba, had a terrible dream of what would befall us all if he were to survive.

She is but a mad woman- do not fear. All is well again, for Alexandros, now called Paris has returned!! This country is destined for glory- of that we can all be sure of!

Our most beloved residents include: King Priam and Queen Hecuba, Prince Hector and his wife Andromache, Princess Cassandra.

Please enjoy our lovely city-state!!!

• Take a tour of Troy. (Note: the tour requires QuickTime)
• View various computer reconstructions of Trojan buildings and houses.