Wadi Rabah

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Scope note
Refers to the period in the southern Levant from about 5000 to 4500 BCE, named after the site of Wadi Rabah. The period is characterized by the continued production of pottery, particularly bright red-or glossy black, burnished vessels, and the introduction of maceheads and biconical sling bullets.
Wadi Rabah
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024