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Which seas and waterways were connected by the Dardanelles near Troy?

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Was the city of Troy real or a myth? — Troy Learn about Troy.

The Dardanelles, historically known as the Hellespont, is a narrow strait that links the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara.12

By connecting these bodies of water, the Dardanelles serves as a critical maritime passage that, in conjunction with the Bosporus strait, facilitates a continuous waterway between the Aegean and the Black Sea. Ancient Troy occupied a strategic position at the southern entrance to this strait, allowing the city to command these vital lines of communication and trade.13