Speculation will finally cease: archaeologists will reveal the whole truth about the Trojan War (photo)

In focus, technology appeared its Telegram channel. Subscribe to not miss the latest and most intrusive news from the world of science! This part of Troy, also known as Troy VI, gave encouraging first results: near the palace complex, archaeologists have found a large number of stones for the sling, which were often used as weapons at that time. These stones, grouped on a small area, testify to organized military activities.

According to Aslan, "the fact that there are so many stones for the sling on such a small area in front of the palace indicates a activity related to defense or attack. " Last year's detection of arrowheads in the same area adds weight to the interpretation of this place as a conflict zone.

The current phase of excavations, which is supported by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and is sponsored by ICDAS, focused on a deeper study of a layer of destruction - areas of land that has clear signs of fire and sudden collapse. These features correspond to the destruction that can be expected after a siege or a military attack.

Previous studies of scientists such as Karl Bleen and Manfred Osman Corfmann have already documented the evidence associated with the war in the layers that are now marked as Troy VI and VII. Their discoveries included burnt structures, destroyed walls and hastily buried human remains. This season's work is based on these studies and spreads in the territory between Agora, Palace and Defense Walls. The team is actively looking for weapons or remains that may indicate violent death.

The search for historical evidence of the Trojan War has been going on since the nineteenth century, when excavations began under the leadership of Frank Calvert and Henry Schliman. Although the story of Elena, Achilles and a wooden horse remains central in Western literature, researchers seek to track its actual roots.

With each discovery - whether it is a weapon or a layer of burned land - scientists are approaching the question: was there a real conflict that inspired Homer to create an epic? According to Professor Aslan, it is hoped that the findings of this season will produce results that will spill a new light for a millennial history, which still remains exciting. Earlier, focus wrote about found tools that are over 300,000 years old. They were found in East Asia.