La Marmotta, an ancient lakeshore settlement submerged in Lake Bracciano near Rome, Italy, has captivated underwater archaeologists since its discovery in 1989.

Now, archaeologists have located some well-preserved artifacts that shed light and insight into Neolithic and Bronze Age societies, including a settlement from the Early Neolithic Period! This settlement reveals a community engaged in a thriving farming economy, and has been located approximately 300 meters (984 ft) from the modern shoreline.