Turkey: Alexandria Troas, Troy

March 31, 2026

The Outer Harbor at Troas (Acts 16:8–11).
The Outer Harbor at Troas (Acts 16:8–11).
Exploring the Harbor at Troas (Acts 16:8–11).
Exploring the Harbor at Troas (Acts 16:8–11).
Visiting a quarry where monumental columns were quarried. Carl, Mary, Özcan, and our driver.
Visiting a quarry where monumental columns were quarried. Carl, Mary, Özcan, and our driver.
The new Museum at Troy.
The new Museum at Troy.
Hiding in the Trojan Horse at Troy!
Hiding in the Trojan Horse at Troy!
You are invited to join us following in the Footsteps of Paul in May/June 2022. Click on the image for details.|/page.asp?page_ID=50
You are invited to join us following in the Footsteps of Paul in May/June 2022. Click on the image for details.|/page.asp?page_ID=50

In the New Testament, it is mentioned six times as Troas. The term "Troas" was added to "Alexandria" in order to distinguish it from other cities named "Alexandria." It was here, on Paul's second missionary journey, that in a vision he received a call to proceed to Europe (Acts 16:8–11). Because of the use of "us" it seems that Luke joined Paul and Silas on this portion of the journey.