Дуранкулак-Големия остров, Archaeological site on Big Island, Durankulak, Bulgaria
The excavation site contains 1204 prehistoric burials and 25 house foundations spread across the island in Lake Durankulak near the Black Sea.
The settlement dates back to 7000 BCE with the Hamangia culture, representing the first manifestation of Neolithic life in the Dobrudja region.
The site reveals advanced labor division through discoveries of gold ornaments, copper tools, and idols indicating established priestly and royal authority.
The archaeological area extends over 1.5 square kilometers in Dobrich Province, situated 6 kilometers from the Romanian border and 100 kilometers from Varna.
The excavation revealed Europe's oldest stone architecture from 4700 BCE, featuring buildings of 150 to 170 square meters with multiple rooms.
Location: Durankulak
GPS coordinates: 43.66920,28.53226
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:07
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