Troy Timeline ( Real )

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May 14, 2004

Release of the movie 'Troy'

The historical epic film 'Troy', directed by Wolfgang Petersen and based on Homer’s Iliad, was released in theaters.

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2002

Announcement of 'Troy' production

The production of 'Troy' was officially announced, including casting and directorial details.

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August 2003

Filming of 'Troy' begins

Principal photography for the film 'Troy' started, with locations including Malta and Mexico.

Troy Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 0, Summer

Paris abducts Helen

Paris, prince of Troy, elopes with Helen, wife of Menelaus, king of Sparta, igniting the conflict.

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Year 0, Autumn

Greek coalition forms

Agamemnon gathers Greek kings and warriors to mount an expedition to retrieve Helen and attack Troy.

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Year 1, Early Spring

Greek fleet lands at Troy

The Greek armies arrive at Troy and begin preparations for the siege.

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Year 1, Spring

Initial siege and diplomacy fails

Attempts at negotiation between Greeks and Trojans fail, leading to the escalation of the war.

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Year 1, Spring

Combat between Paris and Menelaus

Paris and Menelaus duel to resolve the conflict but Paris is saved by Aphrodite.

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Year 10, Summer

Achilles kills Hector in duel

Achilles slays Hector, the Trojan prince and greatest warrior, turning the tide of battle against Troy.

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Year 10, Late Summer

Achilles dies by arrow from Paris

Paris shoots Achilles in his vulnerable heel, resulting in the death of the Greek hero.

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Year 10, Autumn

Trojan horse stratagem

The Greeks build the wooden horse and trick Trojans into bringing it inside the city walls.

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Year 10, Autumn

Fall of Troy

Greeks emerging from the horse open the gates, leading to the sack and destruction of Troy.