World’s Oldest Fort (Amnya Fort) in Siberia
Mapping: Source: Live Science Context: Hunter-gatherers built the world’s oldest known fort 8,000 years ago in Siberia, challenging the assumption that fortresses were exclusive to agricultural societies. The Amnya fort along the Amnya River in western Siberia consists of pit-house depressions with earthen walls and wooden palisades, suggesting advanced agricultural and defensive capabilities. Siberia …
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