Archaeologists uncover remains of Neolithic Road in waters of Croatia's Adriatic Sea

Archaeologists uncovered remains of a Neolithic Road in the waters of Croatia's Adriatic Sea. The submerged Neolithic site of Soline was found beneath layers and layers of marine sediment. Archaeologists believe the carefully stacked stone slabs were part of a four-meter-wide road that connected the artificial island to the coast. Radiocarbon analysis of preserved wood found during a recent dive dated the road to around 4,900 BC. Mate Parica, an associate professor at the University of Zadar said: "This discovery is very important because this is the first time that we found an open-air settlement. Because the majority of settlements of Neolithic were preserved in caves. So, this is open air and now is submerged because the sea level is rising and now is underwater." Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB