63rd Troia Festival opens amid the ruins of Troy

ÇANAKKALE

Mayor Muharrem Erkek presents the ‘Homer Science, Culture and Art Award’ to Turkish artist and writer Zülfü Livaneli (L). (AA photo)

The 63rd International Troia Festival has officially kicked off amid the legendary ruins of Troy, brought to life by the Çanakkale Municipality.

Speaking at the ceremony, Çanakkale Mayor Muharrem Erkek said the city was not merely a city but the shared memory of humanity.