Oldest Fortresses in the World Discovered

The fortified settlement sits atop a section of land overlooking the bountiful A
The fortified settlement sits atop a section of land overlooking the bountiful Amnya River. Image Credit: Nikita Golovanov

Archaeologists from Freie Universität Berlin together with an international team confirm ancient prehistoric fortifications in Siberia. Research results published in the scientific journal "Antiquity."

In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, an international team led by archaeologists from Freie Universität Berlin has uncovered fortified prehistoric settlements in a remote region of Siberia. The results of their research reveal that hunter-gatherers in Siberia constructed complex defense structures around their settlements already 8000 years ago. ...
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