Homeric Sites Around Troy

The mysterious places of Homer are explored in this most extensively illustrated account of the landscape around Troy. Over 170 photographs, 38 old paintings and drawings, 31 historical maps, 27 annotated excerpts from satellite imagery, and two new maps guide the reader in search of the sites celebrated in the Iliad and the Odyssey – the rivers, springs, mountains, the Hellespont, the ships’ camps, and the heroic tombs.

The book analyses the Homeric and literary sources, traces the historical and contemporary search for the sites, and summarizes the results of archaeological excavations. The findings are surprising.

Tap on the photographs and be taken to videos that expand the views. Tap on the satellite imagery and be taken to current online maps. A section on How to get to there gives on-the-ground detail on how to find the sites discussed.

The book is an indispensable sourcebook and companion to Homer. Beautifully illustrated, it is also essential background for anyone planning a visit to Troy and its surrounds.