Troy III-V (2200-1800 BCE)
Troy III is smaller than its predecessor. Many of the pottery styles continued, but there was an increase in imported pottery and marble figurines. Wool and fabric production remained a major aspect of the city’s economy. The city is packed with homes and small windy streets.
Troy IV is larger in size. Traditional pottery styles remained, but many new ones appeared, possibly due to an increased proficiency with the pottery wheel. Domed ovens were introduced and remained a feature going forward. Trade continued and large storage containers (pithoi) appear more frequently.
Troy V continues the growth of the settlement. The noticeable lack of as many finds within homes may indicate they were kept cleaner than their predecessors. Like Troy III and IV, little remains of Troy V, and we also do not know what caused the end of each of these phases.