Early Chalcolithic

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Scope note
Refers to the beginning of the Chalcolithic period and culture, when people who normally used stone for making tools began to use copper on rare occasions, primarily for creating small, precious objects.
Early Chalcolithic
Accepted term: 10-Feb-2025