Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Early Western World
6. Near Eastern (Early Western World)
7. Mesopotamian (culture or style)
8. prehistoric Mesopotamian periods
9. prehistoric Northern Mesopotamian periods

Anotations

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.