This asks to much of archeology. If our history were lost or doubtful, could anybody find physical evidence that, say, the American Revolution ever happened?
I agree. I tend to give credence to anecdotes, such as Nero singing of the burning of Troy as Rome burned around them, or Cleopatra being a flooze.
Good point.
What do they think would be left of a 3,000 year old wooden structure, especially in a humid climate?