Tourist trains will run on new routes in the next year and a half
A unique prehistoric city in southern Bulgaria can be visited until the end of September. During the rest of the year, an archaeological expedition works on the site, the 20th in a row. According to the finds, the very first city in Europe was built here, the first fortress wall in this part of the world was erected, and the first large-scale production was operating.Around 5500 BC, salt began to be mined here on an industrial scale. Such a precious commodity at that time enriched the local community to such an extent that residents built 3-story houses, wore gold jewelry, and erected cult buildings,thanking the gods for the generous bowels of the earth.
Every year during field work in Solnitsata (the name given to the city in connection with its main production),archaeologists discover interesting artifacts. This season was no exception: just a few days ago, another unique find was announced. Three ceramic female figurines were extracted from the cultural layer of the late Eneolithic period (4400 - 4350 BC). Made in a conditional form, they symbolize an appeal to the gods for rain and fertility.
You can walk through the streets of the ancient city and its saltworks, learn about the history of these places, the life and culture of the ancient inhabitants of Solnitsata, only during a certain period of time. However, in recent years, active work has been underway to preserve ancient objects and prepare them for permanent exhibition. In the meantime, unique finds of the prehistoric period can be seen in the museum of the neighboring city of Provadia, which is open year-round.
