{{Archaeologists in Bulgaria say that have uncovered the oldest prehistoric town found to date in Europe.}}<\/p>\n
The walled fortified settlement, near the modern town of Provadia, is thought to have been an important centre for salt production.<\/p>\n
Its discovery in north-east Bulgaria may explain the huge gold hoard found nearby 40 years ago.<\/p>\n
Archaeologists believe that the town was home to some 350 people and dates back to between 4700 and 4200 BC.<\/p>\n
That is about 1,500 years before the start of ancient Greek civilisation.<\/p>\n
The residents boiled water from a local spring and used it to create salt bricks, which were traded and used to preserve meat.<\/p>\n
Salt was a hugely valuable commodity at the time, which experts say could help to explain the huge defensive stone walls which ringed the town.<\/p>\n
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