Pre-Ceramic (Pre-Columbian)

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Scope note
First of the periods in Andean prehistory dating from before the introduction of ceramic artifacts into the archaeological record, generally dating before 9500 BCE to 1800 BCE. Pre-Ceramic may be broken into six smaller periods, labeled I through VI.
Pre-Ceramic
Accepted term: 13-May-2024