-1184Fall of Troy

April 24, 1184 BC: traditional date for the fall of Troy, As...
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⚔️ Legendary Start of the Trojan War

c. 1194 BC: the beginning of the legendary Trojan War.
Legendary Start of the Trojan War (-1194)
Bronze AgeAncient greeceTroyWarfareMythologyEpic PoetryMilitary ConflictHomerSiege
TurkeyTurkeyGreeceGreece

👑 King Menestheus of Athens Dies, Demophon Succeeds

Menestheus, legendary King of Athens, dies during the Trojan War after a reign of 23 years and is succeeded by his nephew Demophon, a son of Theseus. Other accounts place his death a decade later and shortly after the Trojan War (see 1180s BC).
King Menestheus of Athens Dies, Demophon Succeeds (-1191)
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🛡️ Fall of Troy

April 24, 1184 BC: traditional date for the fall of Troy, Asia Minor to the Mycenaeans and their allies. This marks the end of the Trojan War of Greek mythology.
Fall of Troy (-1184)
Ancient greeceBronze AgeMycenaean CivilizationTrojan WarSiegeMythologyHomerConflictAncient WarfareArchaeology
TurkeyTurkeyGreeceGreece

🔥 Destruction of Troy VIIb1

c. 1120 BC: Troy VIIb1 is destroyed.
Destruction of Troy VIIb1 (-1120)
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TurkeyTurkey

🔥 Destruction of Troy VIIb2

c. 1020 BC: Destruction of Troy VIIb2.
Destruction of Troy VIIb2 (-1020)
Bronze AgeAncient greeceTrojan WarSiegeArchaeologyDestructionMilitary ConflictTroy
TurkeyTurkey