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former9thward

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Sat Aug 14, 2021, 08:32 PM Aug 2021

Did archaeologists find the Trojan Horse?

Turkish archaeologists excavating the site of the city of Troy on the hills of Hisarlik have discovered a large wooden structure that they believe are the remains of the famous Trojan Horse. Archaeologists who claimed they had unearthed remnants of the legendary Trojan Horse in Turkey have now found significant evidence that further supports their claim, according to an article by the Greek Reporter.
Turkish archaeologists excavating the site of the city of Troy on the hills of Hisarlik have discovered a large wooden structure that they believe are the remains of the Trojan Horse. These excavations include dozens of fir planks and beams up to 15 meters (49 feet) long, assembled in a strange form.

The wooden structure was found inside the walls of the ancient city of Troy. Now, Boston University professors Christine Morris and Chris Wilson believe that "the carbon dating tests and other analyses have all suggested that the wooden pieces and other artifacts date from the 12th or 11th centuries BC."

Morris and Wilson believe with a "high level of confidence" that the structure is linked to the iconic horse. They say that tests have only confirmed their theory.
“This matches the dates cited for the Trojan War, by many ancient historians like Eratosthenes or Proclus. The assembly of the work also matches the description made by many sources."

Archaeologists also discovered a damaged bronze plate with the inscription, “For their return home, the Greeks dedicate this offering to Athena.” Quintus Smyrnaeus refers to this plate in his epis poem "Posthomerica."

https://www.jpost.com/international/did-archaeologists-just-find-the-trojan-horse-676349?_ga=2.237092677.455501693.1628679030-1969581575.1579377799&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Israel+won+t+stand+by+as+Iran+advances+nuclear+program&utm_campaign=August+11%2C+2021+Day

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Did archaeologists find the Trojan Horse? (Original Post) former9thward Aug 2021 OP
I'm dubious. Karadeniz Aug 2021 #1
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