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In the prehistoric Copper Age, long before cities, writing, or the invention of the wheel, Old Europe was among the most culturally rich regions in the world. Its inhabitants lived in prosperous agricultural towns. The heart of Old Europe was in the lower Danube valley, in contemporary Bulgaria and Romania. Old European coppersmiths were the most advanced metal artisans in the world. Their intense interest in acquiring copper, Aegean shells, and other rare valuables gave rise to far-reaching trading networks. In their graves, the bodies of Old European chieftains were adorned with pounds of gold and copper ornaments. Their funerals were without parallel in the Near East or Egypt. This civilization rose about 8000 years ago  and lasted more than 5000 year – more than the the modern human civilization! Suddenly, it disappeared. There is still no strong argument why, but many scientist believe, that the major factor was a great flood in the Black Sea, destroying  main farmlands and cultural centers.
Black Sea Research Fund is raising money for its research, looking for the remains of the great Old Europe, now probably laying on the bottom of the Black Sea. Please, donate!  The money will be used for equipment and expeditions, which will reveal the secrets of our ancient European ancestors.