Neolithic Dwellings Museum
Bulgaria

Neolithic Dwellings Museum

Well-preserved Neolithic houses in Bulgaria.

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The Neolithic Dwellings Museum in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, is centered around two of the oldest surviving Neolithic houses, dating back to the 6th millennium BCE. These structures are among the best-preserved examples of Neolithic architecture in Europe, providing invaluable insights into prehistoric life. The site features elements such as kitchens, fireplaces, and hand grain mills, offering a comprehensive view of domestic life during this period. Additionally, the museum hosts an exhibition of 333 significant artifacts from both the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, highlighting technological and cultural developments over a span of several millennia. The assemblage includes ceramic vessels and other tools that depict the complexity and richness of prehistoric society in the region.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Visual Archive

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Temporal Epochs

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Construction of Neolithic Houses

6000 BCE - 5001 BCE

Classification

Archaeological Features

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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Houses
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Food Production and Processing Features

Hearths
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Country

Bulgaria

Coordinates

42.42° N, 25.61° E