Halaf

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Scope note
Refers to the period and culture from about 5600 to 5000 BCE that developed in nothern Mesopotamia, named after the site in Tell Halaf. Known particularly for its exceptionally fine pottery, which achieved a high degree of elaboration and delicacy of design.
Halaf
Accepted term: 06-May-2024