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Researchers have identified a hidden defensive structure deep in the forests of Neamț County, Romania. They used drones equipped with LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology to map the terrain through dense foliage, and revealed evidence of an elaborate feature from around 5,000 years ago.
This discovery might date back to the late Neolithic, a stage of prehistory that stretched from about 8,000 B.C. to 3,000 B.C., and it shows how early societies managed to build strong barriers in tricky places.
Experts believe the structure had protective functions during a time of social shifts that occurred before the start of the Bronze Age – which began around 3,000 B.C. The project was supervised by archaeologist Vasile Diaconu, who is affiliated with the Neamț County Museum Complex. (Read more.)
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