Here we present selected parts of the very interesting paper titled “Characterization of a black residue in a decorated Neolithic pot from Dikili Tash, Greece: an unexpected result”, by Y. Maniatis, Z. Tsirtsoni. Continue reading “Dikili Tash, Greece; Remnants of red hematite pigment found on the inner surface of a Neolithic carinated vessel”
Alepotrypa Cave & Ksagounaki, Greece; A burial complex and Megaliths from the Neolithic Age
In this post we present information on the exciting discoveries from Alepotrypa Cave & Ksagounaki, Greece. The interest is not only Archeological, but Cultural and Anthropological, too. Continue reading “Alepotrypa Cave & Ksagounaki, Greece; A burial complex and Megaliths from the Neolithic Age”
Neolithic beginnings of metallurgy in the central Mediterranean region?
In this post we present a summary of information on the apparent beginnings of metallurgy in the central Mediterranean region. Continue reading “Neolithic beginnings of metallurgy in the central Mediterranean region?”
Pavlopetri, Greece; a submerged prehistoric town
This post is a summary of information on Pavlopetri, Lakonia, Greece, a submerged prehistoric town. Continue reading “Pavlopetri, Greece; a submerged prehistoric town”
The oldest known evidence of the taming of cats; Cyprus: 7,500-7,000 B.C.
This post brings to your knowledge the oldest known, so far, evidence of cat-taming in the world. Continue reading “The oldest known evidence of the taming of cats; Cyprus: 7,500-7,000 B.C.”
A flood slowed the pace of Neolithisation across southeastern Europe?
Around 7,600 years ago, the emergence of agricultural settlements in Southeastern Europe and subsequent progress of civilization suddenly came to a standstill. Continue reading “A flood slowed the pace of Neolithisation across southeastern Europe?”