Rössen

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Scope note
Refers to a Neolithic culture and style that developed in the Rhineland and western Germany, was contemporary with the Lengyel culture, and flourished in the fifth and fourth millennia BCE. It followed the relatively homogenous Bandkeramik culture and is characterized by the development of strong local traditions and styles, including pots decorated with lattices, chequers, and curved lines.
Rössen
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024