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Where was Troy located?

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Troy was located in northwestern Anatolia, now part of Turkey. The majority of scholars accept the identification of ancient Troy with the modern site of Hisarlık. It is located on the Karamenderes River, near the mouth of the Dardanelles. Today the extensive ruins are open to visitors as a UNESCO World Heritage site.