Greece from 7000–3200 BC
Neolithic GreeceMap of Greece showing Neolithic sites (clickable map). |
Period | Neolithic Europe |
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Dates | c. 7000 – c. 3200 BC |
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Major sites | Nea Nikomedeia, Sesklo, Dimini, Franchthi Cave, Athens, Knossos, Milos |
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Characteristics | Socioeconomic and architectural developments |
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Preceded by | Balkan Mesolithic, Pre-Pottery Neolithic B |
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Followed by | Sesklo culture, Cycladic culture, Minoan civilization, Helladic period, Cardium pottery, Starčevo culture, Eutresis culture, Korakou culture, Tiryns culture |
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Neolithic Greece is an archaeological term used to refer to the Neolithic phase of Greek history beginning with the spread of farming to Greece in 7000–6500 BC, and ending around 3200 BC. During this period, many developments occurred such as the establishment and expansion of a mixed farming and stock-rearing economy, architectural innovations (i.e. "megaron-type" and "Tsangli-type" houses), as well as elaborate art and tool manufacturing. Neolithic Greece is part of the Prehistory of Southeastern Europe.