There are different theories about the date of the destruction of Troy, archeology says 1190 BC and astronomy guesses 1788 BC in cause of an eclipse 16 April 1178 BC, a phenomenon mentioned for the year of Odysseus' return.
His voyage therefor should have taken place about 1189 - 1179 BC.
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There are different theories about the date of the destruction of Troy, archeology says 1190 BC and astronomy guesses 1788 BC in cause of an eclipse 16 April 1178 BC, a phenomenon mentioned for the year of Odysseus' return.
His voyage therefor should have taken place about 1189 - 1179 BC.