7,000-Year-Old Road Reveals Secrets of Ancient Croatian Civilization

Underwater archaeologists have discovered a 7,000-year-old road off the coast of Croatia, providing a rare glimpse into the life and culture of an ancient civilization. The road, which is made of carefully stacked stone plates, is about 4 meters wide and was found in the Adriatic Sea near the island of Korčula.

The discovery was made by a team of archaeologists from the University of Zadar, who were conducting a survey of the area. The road was located in the remains of a submerged settlement, which is believed to have been built by the Hvar culture, a Neolithic people who inhabited the region around 4900 BC.

The road is thought to have been used to connect the settlement to the mainland, and it is believed to be one of the oldest roads ever found in Croatia. The careful construction of the road suggests that the Hvar culture was a sophisticated people with a high level of engineering skills.

In addition to the road, the archaeologists also found a number of other artefacts at the site, including flint blades, stone axes, and fragments of pottery. These artefacts provide further evidence of the Hvar culture's advanced technology and craftsmanship.

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