book chapter

Eastern Europe

bronze age in Europe : an introduction to the prehistory of Europe, c. 2000-700 BC • London • Published In 1979 • Pages: 386-414

By: Harding, A. F., Coles, J. M. (John M.).

Abstract

Harding and Coles present an overview of the late Bronze Age in Eastern Europe. They discuss the changes from the previous period, what may be found in this one, and how the Iron Age starts at different times in different areas. They describe the artifacts, the remains of the few houses found, the types of settlements and the types of fortresses, and funerary rites. Artifacts described include tools, weapons, pottery and vessel shapes, ornaments, and vehicles, both real and figurines. The kinds of decoration found on artifacts are depicted. Diet is briefly outlined. A discussion of the absolute and relative chronology for this time period is included.

HRAF PubDate

2012

Region

Europe

Sub Region

Eastern Europe

Document Type

book chapter

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2012

Field Date

not specified

Coverage Date

3600-2600 BP (1600-600 BC)

Coverage Place

Eastern Europe; Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, and Ukraine

Notes

A. F. Harding and J. M. Coles

for bibliographical references see document 6: Harding and Coles

LCCN

79312064

LCSH

Bronze age--Europe

Europe--Antiquities