Troy
Lost and Buried CityDescription
Troy is a lost and buried city in Türkiye, Asia. UNESCO World Heritage List: Archaeological Site of Troy gives its chronology as “c. 3000 BCE to 500 CE.” UNESCO World Heritage List: Archaeological Site of Troy also records: “City.”
Nine superimposed cities on the mound of Hisarlik.
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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 | 3000 BCE - 500 CE c. 3000 BCE to 500 CE UNESCO World Heritage List: Archaeological Site of Troy | No claims found. |
| Purpose | City UNESCO World Heritage List: Archaeological Site of Troy | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,250 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 3,000 BCE - 500 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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