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When was Troy 0 founded?

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

The settlement known as Troy 0 was founded around 3500 BCE. Discovered in 2019, this layer exists beneath the previously identified strata of Troy I through IX at the site of Hisarlik in modern-day Turkey. While it represents the earliest known period of the ancient city, many of its specific features remain poorly understood.12