Legend tells us that after 10 years of fighting with the Trojans the ancient Greeks turned to subterfuge to win the war. They built a huge wooden horse, hid their best soldiers inside and then pretended to sail away. The Trojans, thinking the horse was a splendid battle trophy, dragged the horse through the gates of their city. Under cover of darkness the Greeks crept out and opened the gates to the rest of their army. Troy was overthrown and the rest is history!
I went to the ruined city of Troy a couple of years ago. Seeing a huge wooden replica of the horse was an unexpected justaposition.
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Lucid Gypsy 
Wow! That’s fantastic, Gilly. Would love to see it, one day 🙂
It was fun, you get to go inside!
Really?! That’s brilliant 🙂
lucky you to have seen it Gilly…great interpretation for the theme
Climbing up inside it was fun!
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Wow! That’s fantastic
Where is that location?
It’s at the ruined city of Troy in south west Turkey!
Would love to see it myself as well. This is exactly enviable and lucky where you at now. You get to witness so much of those golden days, including the Tudors, and other royalty stuff. 😀
Wonderful pictures. Glad you were able to see it and share.
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Good post Gilly, interesting that in today’s vernacular a Trojan horse is a computer virus….
Being a mythology buff, I deeply appreciate your posting. That Trojan horse is impressive!
Is this in Turkey?
Sorry! You did mention Troy. We’ve been there. My daughter and nieces have a photo hamming it up in front of it!
Wow. I can’t believe being in the presence of this huge, historical horse.
That is one gorgeous horse indeed Gilly. Great entry for the challenge. 😀
what a cool piece of history to see!
I had no idea a replica existed!
What a perfect choice for juxtaposition!
Fantastic structure, Gilly. Great for the challenge. 🙂
very impressive …. it captures the imagination, and perfect for the subject … with the city gone, and only the triumphant horse remaining !
I have never been to Anatolia in Turkey but am told there are great ruins of the ancient city of Troy where the war was fought. Is the Trojan horse replica at the same place? Also ironical was it not that the subsequent city of Illium founded by emperor Augustus fell into sharp decline during the Holy Roman empire period when Constantinople was gaining in importance?
Shakti
P.D. Awhile back I wrote a post on Antalya.
I thought it was metal at first glance. Fantastic to have been able to see it. Great entry for the challenge too.
Issy
the Trojan Horse has been during my complete lifetime a warning sign, not to forget, that some people are dangerous …
This is simply wonderful Gilly. I can’t believe it. It looks magnificent!
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