General considerations on the Neo-Eneolithic metal adornments in southeast Romania: the copper objects Cover Image

Consideraţii generale privind podoabele de metal din perioada neo-eneolitică din spaţiul de sud-est al României: piesele de cupru
General considerations on the Neo-Eneolithic metal adornments in southeast Romania: the copper objects

Author(s): Adelina Darie
Subject(s): History, Archaeology
Published by: Editura Cetatea de Scaun
Keywords: neo-Eneolithic; metal jewellery; archaeological context; technology; interpretation; social status; colour.

Summary/Abstract: This paper presents a synthesis of metal jewellery from the neo-Eneolithic period in South-Eastern Romania. It considers technological, typological, morphological and functional aspects, as well as the mineral ores used by prehistoric communities. Furthermore, the paper discusses the frequency and distribution of metal jewellery finds in the area between the Carpathians and the Balkans, the differences in archaeological contexts, and their importance in understanding the meaning of the new materials used, the colour symbolism and the use of the objects.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 7
  • Page Range: 85-96
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Romanian