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Phanagoria is a submerged site in Russia, Europe. Russian Academy of Sciences gives its chronology as “Founded 543 BCE.” Russian Academy of Sciences also records: “Greek colony.”
The largest Greek city on the Black Sea's northern shore, partly under the sea.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
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| Date | 543 BCE - 1000 CE Founded 543 BCE Russian Academy of Sciences | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Greek colony Russian Academy of Sciences | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 229 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 543 BCE - 1,000 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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