A team of archaeologists recently discovered in the Czech Republic a prehistoric almost circular structure near Chleby, in the Central Bohemian region. This structure is dated to approximately 6,500 years ago, making it over 1,000 years earlier than the beginning of the construction of Stonehenge, in the United Kingdom.
The structure is aligned with the Moon and with the solstices, revealing a sophisticated astronomical knowledge of its builders. This alignment suggests that the site had a ceremonial or ritual function linked to celestial observation.
Inside the enclosure, horns and animal skulls were found, elements that according to the archaeologists indicate an association with the so-called "bull cult," a ritual practice common in various prehistoric cultures of Europe.
The researchers highlight that circular enclosures of this nature are completely unknown in the region for this period, making this finding something unprecedented in the area. The discovery represents a new chapter in the understanding of the ritual and architectural practices of European Neolithic civilizations.
