Uncovered in Turkey: Mysterious Artifacts That May Finally Confirm the Legendary Trojan War’s Existence!
Last year, archaeologists found two Late Bronze Age arrowheads in that same area, finds that helped inform this year’s excavations. According to Aslan, those arrowheads suggested there may be more “significant finds” to be revealed from further excavation of the area.
“We found the first clues in previous years,” he said. “This year, under the Legacy for the Future project, we plan to expand the research area and expect surprising results.”
Anadolu Agency PhotoA cache of sling stones near the palace walls show evidence of both defensive and offensive use.
It didn’t take long for the team to find what they were looking for. Although excavations have only just begun for the season, archaeologists have already unearthed a cache of sling stones, made of clay and river stone, in front of the palace. These stones were highly important weapons during the Bronze Age, Aslan noted, and their presence indicates that the area was used for both defensive and offensive purposes in battle.
“The fact that so many sling stones were uncovered in such a small area in front of the palace points to an activity related to defense or assault,” he said. “Last year, we also found two arrowheads from the same period in this area, which indicates that more significant discoveries may follow.”
Was The Trojan War Real? Separating Reality From Myth
Public DomainThe Golden Apple of Discord, which set in motion the events that sparked the Trojan War.
For centuries, the Trojan War was widely regarded as pure myth. In Homer’s tale, the war is sparked when Prince Paris of Troy was approached by the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite and asked to determine which of the three was the “fairest.” Each of the goddesses tempted Paris with a gift in exchange for his vote: wisdom, power, or love.
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