The New York Times recently published an article that shows archaeological evidence from the Ukraine reveals a network of ancient peoples now referred to simply as Old Europe. Due to the lack of writing, still an invention waiting to be discovered, the civilization is unidentified. Their advancements as a culture, however, make them prime candidates for a major civilization that some believe is the source of the so-called Proto-Indo-European language.

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Interestingly, the article claims that most of the archaeological discoveries about Old Europe civilization remained under lock and key because of the Cold War, as most of these findings occurred beyond the Iron Curtain. Glad to see these findings are being brought to light and now introduced to the English speaking population.

Slideshow of artifacts from Old Europe exhibit.