‘Yunatsite’ And Thought-Provoking Theory That Balkan Peninsula And Not Mesopotamia Was The Cradle Of Civilization
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - A growing body of evidence is illuminating a bold and inspiring thesis: the Balkan Peninsula, not ancient Mesopotamia, may be the true cradle of our civilization.
This revelation about a little-known culture that predates even the Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is captivating researchers worldwide.
The discovery of this ancient society is prompting us to reconsider our understanding of antiquity. It is unveiling new opportunities to comprehend our shared human heritage and encouraging a deeper exploration of history with fresh curiosity and wonder. The remnants of this civilization, which date back approximately 6-7 millennia, reveal the existence of a highly advanced yet previously unknown culture that once thrived in our region.
This era predates the civilizations of Sumer and Akkad by at least a thousand years. A significant piece of evidence for this enigmatic civilization is the gold from the Chalcolithic Necropolis of Varna, dating from 4,400 to 4,100 BC. This gold is recognized as the oldest processed gold in the world. The earliest signs of human presence in this area can be traced back to the Old Stone Age, approximately 100,000 years ago.
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