Discover the oldest well in Europe

Archaeologists have discovered in Germany 4 ancient wells of 7,000 years old. This can be considered the oldest wells in Europe.

Archaeologists unearth 4 ancient wells in Leipzig, Saxony state (Germany). Analyzing the wooden fence surrounding the well, they found that they were built between 5,206 and 5,098 BC, of ​​the Paleolithic period.

The well has a depth of 7m, used to supply fresh water to a small tribe. This finding shows that, before the metal tool was invented, the ancient inhabitants of the area began to use wood. Their standard of living is also much higher than imagined.

One of the 7,000-year-old ancient wells was discovered in Germany.

This is clearly shown on the wooden fence around the four old wells. The four corners of the fence are firmly fixed, making the well "dormant" for 7,000 years before being discovered. Archaeologist in charge of this excavation Willy Tegel shared: 'We were really shocked . '

Historians all know that residents in this area have left elsewhere around 5,000 BC, so few of the items of that time were saved, because most of them were wooden furniture.

Despite the lack of oxygen, which lies below the water level, these wooden fences can withstand all the challenges of time to survive today.

Historians now have to reconsider earlier speculations about the Paleolithic period.