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In what mythical city did the Trojan War take place?
Answer
Troy
The Trojan War took place at Troy (also known as Ilium), a major city in ancient Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), lasting approximately 10 years.
💡 Did you know?
The Trojan War was triggered by the abduction of Helen and resulted in the famous Trojan Horse strategy that breached the city's walls.
Other options people guess
- Sparta
- Athens
- Corinth
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