The discovery of what seemed like permanent structures from early civilization proves that there were communities in the early ages. Many of these ruins have been linked to the Neolithic Revolution period when human beings were discovering more survival opportunities besides hunting for food.
These sites have been discovered by archaeologists in many parts of the world which shows that the Neolithic revolution was taking place at the same time globally. The tests and assessments have also indicated that many of these ruins can be identified as the beginning of what we know today as a modern civilization.
So here are the top nine ruins that have been discovered in the world-
Sechin Bajo
It is currently regarded as the oldest ruins ever discovered in the Americas. The Sechin Bajo ruin was found in Ancash, Peru. The archaeological tests revealed that the stones dated as far back as 3500 BCE which makes the discovery assumed to be the oldest organized settlement ever located in the Americas.
Locmariaquer Megaliths
The Locmariaquer was discovered to be a set of tombs which had menhirs positioned around the area. The archaeological tests revealed that the site was built around the fifth millennium BCE as a Neolithic tomb. A Grand Menhir as high as 20 meters marked the site.
The second tomb, called the Table des Marchand was built around 4000 BCE, a large stone slab protected the inner parts of this tomb. The Er Grah tumulus was discovered close to the Grand menhir; it dates back to 4200 BCE.
Les Fouaillages
The Les Fouaillages ruins were discovered to be tombs which dated back to 4500 BCE. This site was discovered in Europe, and it was previously the abode of the ancient hunters but later developed to become a tomb. In 1976, the well-preserved site was discovered and over60, 000 discoveries have been found.
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Khirokitia (Choirokoitia)
The Khirokitia was discovered in the eastern Mediterranean region; it was an ancient village settlement which was used and abandoned in 4000 BCE.
Several features have been discovered as evidence that this site was a standard settlement where burial grounds were located as well as indications of ritual practices due to the discovery of figurines on the site.
Çatalhöyük
The Çatalhöyük is one of the old Neolithic settlements that were discovered to have mainly domestic buildings. The ruins located in the Southern Anatolia region in Turkey dates back to 5700 BCE.
The domestic dwellings were arranged in a maze-like setting which included about eighteen separate building layers which represented a different era in the history of the ancient settlement. Artifacts such as murals, sculptures, and reliefs were uncovered at the site. The Çatalhöyük ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tower of Jericho
The Tower of Jericho was rediscovered in 1952 during the excavations done under the supervision of Kathleen Kenyon. It dates back to 8000 BCE. Archaeologists are uncertain about the purpose of the tower. Some say it was a symbol of strength used against dark powers while other findings suggest that it was part of a system used to prevent flooding, there are also indications that the tower was a ritual site.
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Wall of Jericho
