Cea mai veche civilizație din Europa, descoperită în România. Datează de 7.500 de ani și e strămoașa tracilor • Newsweek România

The Cucuteni culture, discovered in Romania, is Europe's oldest civilization, dating back 7,500 years, predating both Sumerian and Egyptian cultures. It spanned regions of Transylvania, Moldova, and Ukraine, with over 4,500 archaeological sites identified. The culture is known for its advanced housing, agriculture, and unique pottery, featuring spiral designs and totemic tattoos. Despite its significance, it has been overshadowed by other ancient civilizations due to political neglect during the communist era. The Cucuteni civilization ended around 3500 BC, merging with Indo-European populations to form the Thracians.