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The Trojan War is legendary. We don't know the year, much less the day. Legend places it in the 12th Century BCE. That is the extent of our knowledge.

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What nations where involved in the Trojan war?

The Trojan War was a war over Helen of Sparta/Troy between Greece (Sparta) and modern-day Turkey.


What is the modern day country where Trojan War occurred?

Turkey.


Where was the Trojan war fought?

On the shores of the Dardanelles in present day Turkey


In what year did the Trojans get the Trojan horse?

The ancient Greeks thought the Trojan War had taken place in the 13th or 12th century BC, and believed that Troy was located in modern day Turkey near the Dardanelles. Eratostheries dated the Trojan War to 1194-1184 BC, which roughly corresponds with archaeological evidence of a catastrophic burning of Troy VIIa. In 1870, a German archaeologist excavated a site in this area which he identified as Troy; this claim is now accepted by most scholars.


What are some modern day allusions about the Trojan war?

Modern-day allusions to the Trojan War often manifest in references to betrayal, deception, and the consequences of hubris. For instance, the phrase "Trojan horse" is commonly used to describe any deceptive trick or hidden threat, especially in technology and cybersecurity contexts. Additionally, stories of love and conflict from the war, such as those involving Helen of Troy, are frequently echoed in contemporary literature and media, symbolizing the complexities of desire and loyalty. Films, books, and even political discourse sometimes draw parallels to the themes of the Trojan War to highlight the cyclical nature of conflict in human relationships.