What evidence do we have that historical accounts we've found of ancient civilizations weren't fictional?

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I believe the answer is archeology. Comparing archeological evidence with contemporary or subsequent accounts is how archeologists get at the truth of their practice.

Without the historical accounts, fabulous or accurate as they may be, it would be difficult for archeologists to know what to look for. However, they do not take these accounts at face value, but seek to verify or refute the accounts, insofar as that is possible, based on their physical research, and rigorous analysis of that research.

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