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YangShao 仰韶文文化 (yǎng sháo wén huà) was a neolithic culture originating along the Yellow River ⻩黄河 (huáng hé) from around 7000 to 5000 years ago.
Discovered in 1921 by a Swedish geologist. Recent research indicates YangShao may have been the origin of languages, and many discoveries have orginated there.This neolithic culture is named after the village of Yangshao, where the first artifacts were discovered. Living in the middle reaches of the Yellow river valley. The Yangshao people became skilled at…
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A 14 to .3 thousand BC cultures name “Jōmon” comes from the cord-markings found on the pottery created during this time
Pottery was made by coiling clay into desired shape and then applying various patterns by impressing cords or other things over the surface.It is this early discovery that provides a mainstay in defining the characteristics of Jōmon culture. And, it provides a valuable insight to the lives and artistic expressions of these special people. Jōmon…
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Capsian culture was geographical north Africa, with range possibly extending to east Africa
The Capsian culture is considered to be an important culture during the transitional period in North African prehistory. As it marks the transition from the Mesolithic to the Neolithic period. The culture’s influence can even be seen in the later development of the Berber cultures of North Africa. The culture has also been known as…