7000 archaeological miracle emerges from the waters of the Ticha dam

Unprecedented in 30 years, a 15-meter miracle emerged on the north shore of the Ticha dam

No one has built anything like this before. How a handful of inexperienced people built this wall, what they so zealously guarded and what others wanted to possess at the cost of their lives, archaeologists have been trying to understand for 10 years, BNT clarifies.

Danger seemed to be their constant companion, and they had no peace from the start. Now archaeologists are very impressed by their first attempt to build a defensive wall.

“Here’s this clay shaft with a palisade on top. What does it mean – a shaft? They pile up clay, they ram it, they dig a trench, this is where the stakes for the stockade can be most easily driven,” said the Prof. Dr. Stefan. Chohadjiev – head of archaeological excavations.

Behind the protection of the well is the town itself, which could hardly gather more than 100 people. They have completely discovered two houses from earlier periods.

The wooden floor is 7000 years old. This is already a rarity. Wood is perishable and decomposes first. But not here.

“On these beams they have placed a layer of clay and there in the profile,” added Chohadjiev.

Although they were made of clay and wood, they adored their homes. Archaeologists have found numerous miniature copies of their houses. And in addition to an idea of ​​their appearance, they learn something about their beliefs.

“These models show the famous – we call it – the cult of home, home. To preserve. Prosperity,” said the archaeologist.

Other findings speak of a relatively rich and prosperous life. Aside from agriculture and livestock, horn hooks, spearheads, and spearheads, hundreds of deer antlers speak of intensive hunting of rich animals.

“We probably came across a bone workshop,” Chohadjiev said.

This is not the only Chalcolithic settlement along the Kamchia River that has enjoyed natural resources. But he is one of the few with such a powerful fortress system. After the clay pit was set on fire, the villagers immediately began to build a huge stone wall, 5 meters from its height, and a well-built bastion. They did an excellent job, without any experience, not even with enough manpower.