Archaeologists found traces of ancient villages in 5,500 BC in Switzerland

Many ruins of an ancient village dating back to 5,500 BC were found in the construction area in Sion, Valais, and Switzerland receiving the attention of archaeologists.

Accordingly, the discovery was unearthed by archaeologists during construction at the center of Arsenaux, said Sion city authorities in a statement.

Archaeological evidence has been unearthed concerning human habitation, including graves, and the remains of old houses in the village, dating from the Neolithic period (5,500- 4,000 BC).

It is known that this excavation site will be suspended until mid-September 2017 to officially restore construction, to create conditions for archaeologists to study and work.

The latest ruins, evidence have been unearthed, carefully recorded and can list the oldest archaeological ruins of the Stone Age in Switzerland.

Because before the time, the Stone Age period was not studied, well known in Switzerland. However, the authorities said that this ancient village could be of ancient farmers from the Valais area, Italy.

Archaeological group said: 'This construction site provides many opportunities to explore the remains of the monuments to monitor the settlement and development of the first ancient village organizations in Switzerland " .

Earlier, the Sion area also discovered important archaeological sites about 10,000 years ago, bringing together graves and cemeteries from the Neolithic period, and last year it became the subject of a development. important exhibition in exploring the history of the Swiss funeral rite.

Construction work in this area can continue at the end of this summer.