Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
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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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Bilche-Zolote is a significant archaeological site in Ukraine, renowned for its association with the Neolithic Cucuteni-Trypillian culture. The site encompasses the Verteba Cave, a large gypsum karst cave, and a prehistoric settlement. It features evidence of complex village structures, with concentric house arrangements and sanctuaries at the center. The site is noted for its intricate Cucuteni-Trypillian pottery, clay figurines, and burial practices, highlighting a sophisticated and peaceful society that thrived between 4440 and 3300 BCE. The culture is remarkable for its absence of warfare, advanced agricultural practices, and artistic achievements, leaving behind a rich legacy of artifacts that provide insights into early European civilizations.
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