Traces of an ancient settlement have been discovered near the town of Dagestanskie Ogni, near the coast of the Caspian Sea, in Dagestan.
According to specialists from the Russian Academy of Sciences, these are the ruins of an ancient city built approximately 7,000 years ago.
The settlement dates back to the fifth millennium BC. At this time, humans were just mastering metalworking and transitioning from stone to copper.
Ceramics, obsidian tools, jewelry, and the remains of round dwellings resembling yurts and used for warmth and protection from the winds were found at the site of the city.
Obsidian, brought from the territory of modern-day Armenia, was also found here. This indicates that the ancient inhabitants of the Caucasus were not an isolated people.
Archaeologists also discovered cultural layers dating back to the Eneolithic period. This indicates that farmers arrived in the North Caucasus much earlier than previously thought.
Previously, scientists recreated the appearance of Andean mummies, and an Egyptian faience box was found in the Orenburg region.