When did Greek settlers return to the region of Troy?

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Greek settlers began to occupy the Troad region, where the ancient city of Troy is located, around 700 BCE. Additionally, historical records indicate that the region was colonized from Mytilene on the island of Lesbos early in the 8th century BCE. Following this reoccupation, the site was known as Troy VIII and was given the Hellenized name of Ilion.12