An incredible discovery in the Czech Republic: archaeologists have found an ancient city dating back 7000 years where gold was mined

In the Czech Republic, archaeologists have found a lost city with 7000 years of history, but consisting of several settlements that existed at different stages of human development. This ancient settlement was discovered during the construction of a road near Prague. Numerous artifacts dating back to the Neolithic, Halstatt and Lathenian cultures, as well as the Middle Ages, were found there. Scientists have already studied more than 9,000 archaeological sites, Interesting Engineering reports .

Road construction near Prague was suspended when workers came across the remains of an ancient settlement. Archaeologists from the Czech Academy of Sciences were called to the site to conduct excavations and protect cultural heritage. Scientists found numerous artifacts, residential buildings, and deep pits associated with gold mining. According to the researchers, these findings provide valuable information about the life and activities of people at different stages of history.

Initially, archaeologists found eight long columnar structures dating back to the second half of the sixth millennium BC or the late Neolithic period. This lost settlement, which is 7000 years old, testifies to the early settlement of the territory of the modern Czech Republic by people.

The researchers also found stone tools and artifacts made with their help, which confirms the existence of a workshop for processing polished stone in the ancient settlement.

Scientists have found that people lived in this settlement also in the late period of the Halstatt culture and in the early stages of the Lathenian culture, that is, until the fifth century B.C. Archaeologists found 10 semi-underground buildings, which indicates the tradition of partially submerging houses in the ground. In addition, several above-ground structures were discovered.

Archaeologists discovered numerous ancient artifacts, including tableware with unique decorations and evidence of metalworking. One of the most important finds was a handle of a drinking vessel from the Adriatic, indicating a possible connection between this settlement and the Mediterranean region. Bronze jewelry was also found, indicating the presence of an upper class among its inhabitants.

The researchers found several dozen round pits dating back to the 13th century. Scientists assume that these pits were used for gold mining or exploration. The settlement is located near a large Czech gold mine of the XIII-XIV centuries.

Since archaeologists have found artifacts from three different eras during the excavations, the research will continue and the road construction will be temporarily suspended.

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