‘The Odyssey’ expected to boost interest in Troy

‘The Odyssey’ expected to boost interest in Troy

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Professor Aslan says there is no doubt that this film will also make a major contribution to tourism in Troy.

Interest in the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts an average of 400,000 domestic and international visitors each year, is expected to increase following the release of acclaimed director Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” adapted from Homer’s epic poem.

Professor Rüstem Aslan, head of the Troy Excavation Committee, told the state-run Anadolu Agency that the mythological action film tells the story of King Odysseus’ journey back to Ithaca after the Trojan War and would provide substantial international exposure for both the ancient city of Troy and the surrounding region.