Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Le Grand-Pressigny is a significant archaeological site located in central France, known primarily for its Chalcolithic flint mine. This mine was notable for producing a distinctive caramel-colored flint that was highly valued across Europe. The trade of these flints extended far beyond local boundaries, with artifacts made from the material found as far as the Pyrenees, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The site showcases the advanced trade networks and craftsmanship of the Chalcolithic period, with both unfinished blanks and finished tools being part of the trade. The presence of such a mine highlights the region's importance in prehistoric European trade and industry.
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