Late Neolithic
Later part of the Neolithic period in Southwest Asia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In the archaeology of Southwest Asia, the Late Neolithic, also known as the Ceramic Neolithic or Pottery Neolithic, is the final part of the Neolithic period, following on from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic and preceding the Chalcolithic. It is sometimes further divided into Pottery Neolithic A (PNA) and Pottery Neolithic B (PNB) phases.[1]
Quick Facts Geographical range, Period ...
Geographical range | Old World |
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Period | Pottery Neolithic |
Dates | c. 6,400–3,500 BCE |
Preceded by | Pre-Pottery Neolithic B |
Followed by | Bronze Age |
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Prehistoric Southwest Asia | ||
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The Late Neolithic began with the first experiments with pottery, around 7000 BCE, and lasted until the discovery of copper metallurgy and the start of the Chalcolithic around 4500 BCE.