Archaeologists in Bulgaria say they have discovered the oldest prehistoric town found to date in Europe.
The settlement, walled and fortified near the modern town of Provadia, was possibly an important center for salt production, which may explain the huge gold hoard found in the nearby northeast region nearly 40 years ago, reported BBC News. Archaeologists believe the town dates back to between 4700 and 4200 BC, and was home to around 350 people. Its age puts it about 1500 years before the start of ancient Greek civilization.
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