Neolithic Greece
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. 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.
Kefala Map of Greece showing sites that were occupied in Neolithic Greece (clickable map). | |
| Period | Neolithic Europe |
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| Dates | c. 7000 – c. 3200 BC |
| Major sites | Nea Nikomedeia, Sesklo, Dimini, Franchthi Cave, Athens, Knossos, Milos |
| Characteristics | Socioeconomic and architectural developments |
| Preceded by | Balkan Mesolithic, Pre-Pottery Neolithic B |
| Followed by | Sesklo culture, Cycladic culture, Minoan civilization, Helladic period, Cardium pottery, Starčevo culture, Eutresis culture, Korakou culture, Tiryns culture |
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