Archaeologists in Prague, Czech Republic, have discovered a strange circular structure over 7,000 years old, older than Stonehenge and the Giza pyramids in Egypt.
The circular structure built approximately 7,000 years ago, located in the Vinoř district in the outskirts of Prague. (Photo: Labrys).
The exact function of this structure has yet to be determined. It is believed to have been constructed by a nearby agricultural community around 7,000 years ago during the Neolithic period, between 4600 and 4900 BC.
The structure has a diameter of about 55 meters, equivalent to the height of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, as reported by NDTV on September 23, citing Radio Prague International.
The circular structure in the Vinoř area of Prague is currently under examination. According to research conducted so far, the level of preservation of this site is quite remarkable.
Miroslav Kraus, who is currently in charge of the excavation, told Radio Prague International: “One of the hypotheses is that it may have served as an economic or trade center. It could also have been the center of some cult.”
“These structures were built during the Stone Age when humans had not yet discovered iron. The only tools they could use were made from stone and animal bones,” Mr. Kraus added.
To date, around 200 such circular structures have been discovered in Central Europe, 35 of which are located within the Czech Republic. The forms and patterns of these circular structures vary greatly, with their entrances being quite complex. The diameter of some structures exceeds 200 meters.
The 55-meter diameter structure in Vinoř features a unique floor design with three independent entrances.
