Danilo culture

Danilo culture (Croatian: Danilska kultura) was a Neolithic culture of the Dalmatian coast of Croatia and parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, dating to 4700-3900 BC.

Danilo culture

European Middle Neolithic
Horizon	Old Europe
Period	Neolithic
Dates	c. 4700–3900 BCE
Major sites	Danilo, Croatia
Preceded by	Cardium pottery culture
Followed by	Hvar culture

See also: Old Europe (archaeology)

The dig site consists of large numbers of pits and post holes whose associated material has been subdivided typologically into five phases.

There are two associated pottery styles, painted in black and broad red bands on buff ware, and incised on dark burnished ware, belong in the Middle Neolithic. The geometric designs suggest connections with contemporary wares in Italy, particularly Ripoli and Serra D'Alto. There was also a long blade and tanged point stone industry closely related to fishing.

Gallery

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  Ceramic rhyton
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  Ceramic rhyton
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  Rhyton
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  Ceramic dish

See also

• Impressed Ware
• Kakanj culture

Sources

• "Danilska kultura". Croatian Encyclopedia (in Croatian).