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Recent research has revealed that the ancient pile-dwelling settlement near the village of Lin, in Pogradec, is the oldest in the entire continent of Europe. Experts have determined that it dates back over 8,000 years, which means it existed 6,000 years before Christ.<\/p>\n
The researchers\u2019 objective now is to gain further insights and information about life in the Neolithic era. This would entail making new historical discoveries, so the scientists plan to delve deeper into their research based on the houses constructed on stilts.<\/p>\n
Many questions have arisen, and they are quite valid. One of these questions is how many people the oldest settlement in Europe hosted. There is no definite answer, but scientists estimate a population ranging between 200 and 500 residents. As for their food sources, there is no precise information, but it is suggested that they may have used livestock as a food source, along with possible agriculture. However, it\u2019s worth noting that further examinations will be required to establish these details accurately.<\/p>\n
The road ahead is long, and it will take another two decades to reveal and uncover all the mysteries that still surround this settlement. This isn\u2019t the first such discovery; a few weeks ago, scientists located the world\u2019s oldest glaciers.<\/p>\n