The ancient city of Troy is identified as the archaeological site at Hisarlik. But how do we really know that it was there?

Troy VI is the most monumental of Troy’s prehistoric settlements, surpassing all previous settlements in its size and scope. It represents a time when the city flourished, the population grew ...

After the city of Troy VI was destroyed by an earthquake around 1300 B.C., a much different settlement developed at the site. Although Troy VII seems to have been rebuilt by the survivors of Troy ...