Where did Odysseus really sail? Researchers map the mythic route

Researchers have spent centuries trying to reconstruct the route of Homer's Odysseus, believing that beneath the myths lie real sailing routes known to the ancient world. Most scholars agree the story begins with the historical Trojan War, with Troy identified as the archaeological site of Hisarlik in modern Turkey. Competing theories trace Odysseus's subsequent journey from the Aegean islands all the way to the western Mediterranean.

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