Transitional landscapes? The 3rd millennium BC in Europe

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• Martin Furholt

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• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Discussions on the 3rd millennium BC in Central and Northern Europe are dominated by narratives linked to notable archaeological features, such as the extensive classification of archaeological units, homogeneity in material culture, changes in burial customs, shifts in settlement patterns, and continuity into the Early Bronze Age. The formation of the Corded Ware and Bell Beaker units is interpreted as a fundamental societal reorganization, characterized by increased hierarchy and patriarchy, as well as expanded networks. This transformation is attributed to either internal developments or significant migrations from the east or west, leading to new social relations, economic foundations (like pastoralism and metallurgy), and ideological systems emphasizing individual and gender roles, setting the stage for the European Bronze Age. The workshop session published here, titled “Transitional Landscapes? Spatial Patterns, Standardised Burials and Intensified Communication in the 3rd Millennium BC in Europe,” was held in Kiel in spring 2013. It aimed to unite scholars from various regions to evaluate prevailing narratives of the era from diverse local and regional perspectives. The motivation arose from the belief that these narratives overlook significant local, regional, and temporal variations, which, if acknowledged, could challenge their alignment with the archaeological record. Furthermore, understanding the social phenomena

Lingua: Tedesco

Pubblicato: 2016