Before the story of Troy, the city was founded by the Trojan prince, Ilus, and was initially called Ilion. According to Greek mythology, the city was built on the hill of Hisarlik in modern-day Turkey. It was ruled by several generations of Trojan kings, including Priam, who was the ruler during the Trojan War. Troy was considered a significant and prosperous city, known for its strategic location and thriving trade routes. It maintained alliances and trade relationships with various neighboring kingdoms and cities. Additionally, before the story of Troy, the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology played an active role in the lives of humans and often intervened in mortal affairs.
