Trojan Horse found. Really?

Archaeologists, Turkish and others, believe they have unearthed the remains of the Trojan Horse within the walls of ancient Troy (see: Alexander sets out to cross to Asia). 

Their explanation, however, sounds rather vague as they mention dozens of fir planks and beams 15 meters long that were assembled in “a strange form.” Carbon dating, on the other hand, has “suggested” (not “confirmed”) that the wood, as well as other excavated artifacts, date from the 12th/11th century BC. This time frame matches that of the Trojan War. 

I wonder whether I am too demanding to expect that Carbon dating is precise. It either matches or it doesn’t. The argument used by archaeologists is that the structure of the wooden parts corresponds to the description of the horse as made by Virgil and Quintus of Smyrna (a Greek epic poet who continues the story of the Trojan War where Homer left off). In my eyes, that argument is entirely independent of chemical analysis and Carbon dating. 

Although this may be wishful thinking, archaeologists now consider that the wooden planks are indeed the remains of the Greek strategy to construct a horse to trick the Trojans. 

Two leading archaeologists, professors at the University of Boston, are stating they have a “high level of confidence” that the wooden finds are “linked” to the Trojan Horse. Once again, I am skeptical because “linked to” does not exactly mean “belong to.” 

The only substantiating fact appears to be the inscription on a damaged bronze plate discovered on the site, reading, “For their return home, the Greeks dedicate this offering to Athena.” Quintus of Smyrna refers to this plate in his epic poem Posthomerica. 

The myth around the Trojan Horse remains whole for the time being. Still, there is hope that the abovementioned excavations may shed more light on its mystery. 

[Article widely based on the Greek Reporter]