Trade Maps

Click on a map to find out who the Trojans traded with during Troy II and Troy VI-VII times.

During the late Bronze Age there is evidence that a purple dye was extracted from shells. The Trojans may have exchanged their purple-dyed textiles for exotic luxury goods.

The Trojans made all sorts of pottery vessels, from simple cookware to objects of high status, definitely not for every day. At first, potters hand-formed the clay, but by Troy II times, the potter's wheel was in use.

Objects made of bronze, iron, silver and gold have been found at Troy. But no metalworking areas or forges have been clearly identified. That's one reason why it is hard to tell just which items were locally made. More work is needed to pinpoint exactly which ceramics and metal objects were made at Troy, and which were imported from other places.

During the historic Troy VIII (Greek) and Troy IX (Roman) periods, there was brisk trade throughout the Mediterranean basin, and beyond.

But during the pre-historic time of Troy I-VII, Trojans engaged in especially lively trade during two periods: Troy II and Troy VI/VII. Explore the Maps for these periods to find out about what was traded, and how trade changed.

The Trojans may have been known especially for two other exports: timber and horses.

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