A man buried in Hungary in the Copper Age era

The Middle Chalcolithic Hunyadihalom culture is an archaeological culture of the Chalcolithic (Copper Age) period, which roughly spans from 4500 to 3500 BCE. This culture is named after a prominent site in Hungary, and it represents a significant phase in the prehistory of the Carpathian Basin and broader Central Europe.
Geographical Setting
The Hunyadihalom culture is primarily located in what is now modern-day Hungary, within the Carpathian Basin. This area is characterized by its fertile plains and river systems, like the Danube and Tisza, which provided excellent conditions for early farming communities. The advantageous geography facilitated not only agriculture but also trade and cultural exchange with neighboring regions.
Chronology and Development
The Middle Chalcolithic period marks a transition between the Neolithic, dominated by stone tools, and the later Bronze Age. It is characterized by the widespread adoption of metal (copper) in tool-making, although stone tools continued to be used. The development of copper metallurgy marks a significant technological advancement that defined this era.
Economy and Subsistence
Economically, Hunyadihalom communities were primarily agrarian, sustaining themselves through farming and animal husbandry. They cultivated a variety of crops, including wheat, barley, and legumes, and domesticated animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. This mixed farming economy was likely supplemented by hunting, fishing, and gathering.
Settlement Patterns
Hunyadihalom settlements were typically small, consisting of several households that formed villages. These settlements were often strategically located near water sources, which supported both agricultural practices and human consumption. Houses were generally constructed from wattle and daub, built on wooden frames, indicating a degree of permanence and investment in these communities.
Material Culture
The material culture of the Hunyadihalom people is distinguished by their pottery, which often includes finely crafted and decorated vessels. Pottery was not only functional but also served as a medium for artistic expression. Typical decorations included incised or impressed designs, sometimes with colored inlays.
In addition to pottery, the use of copper changed how tools and ornaments were made. Copper tools, such as axes and chisels, began to appear alongside traditional stone tools. Ornaments and personal adornments made of copper, shell, and bone indicate both technological prowess and social differentiation.
Burial Practices
Burial customs offer insight into the social and spiritual aspects of the Hunyadihalom culture. Graves from this period often contained goods such as pottery, tools, and ornaments, suggesting a belief in an afterlife or the importance of social status even after death. The burial practices can vary significantly, reflecting potentially complex social structures and local traditions.
Social Structure and Organization
The presence of high-status goods and differences in burial wealth suggest the emergence of social stratification. While evidence is limited, it is likely that these communities were organized in a hierarchical fashion, perhaps led by chieftains or other authorities who wielded power based on control of resources, trade, or religious influence.
Art and Symbolism
Artistic expressions, albeit limited, provide a glimpse into the symbolic and religious life of the Hunyadihalom culture. Beyond pottery, art is evident in the form of figurines, carvings, and possibly petroglyphs, depicting human, animal, or abstract forms. These artifacts suggest a rich mythological or ritual life, though specific interpretations remain speculative.
Trade and Cultural Interactions
The Chalcolithic period was a time of increasing interaction between different cultural groups, facilitated by trade. The Hunyadihalom culture likely participated in exchange networks that spread not only goods, such as exotic raw materials and finished items, but also ideas and technology, including advancements in metallurgy and agricultural practices.
Conclusion
The Middle Chalcolithic Hunyadihalom culture of Hungary represents an intriguing phase in European prehistory characterized by technological innovation, economic development, and the complexities of emergent social structures. Continued archaeological research and analysis promise to uncover more about how these early communities lived, interacted, and developed during the Copper Age.
Sample ID | Culture/Period | Date | Location | Action |
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I2199 | Early Neolithic Spain | 5214 BCE | Burgos. El Prado de Pancorbo, Spain | View |
I2467 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2474 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. El Sotillo, Spain | View |
I0802 | Middle Neolithic Salzmuende Culture, Germany | 3400 BCE | Salzmünde-Schiepzig, Germany | View |
I0800 | Middle Neolithic Salzmuende Culture, Germany | 3348 BCE | Salzmünde-Schiepzig, Germany | View |
I0449 | Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary | 5000 BCE | Hódmezővásárhely-Gorzsa. grave 18, Hungary | View |
I1560 | Middle Neolithic Germany | 3800 BCE | Erwitte-Schmerlecke, Germany | View |
I1893 | Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary | 5034 BCE | Alsónyék-Elkerülő 2, Hungary | View |
I1904 | Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary | 5209 BCE | Bátaszék-Lajvér, Hungary | View |
I1593 | Middle Neolithic Blatterhohle, Germany | 3644 BCE | Blatterhole Cave, Germany | View |
I1563 | Middle Neolithic Blatterhohle, Germany | 3626 BCE | Blatterhole Cave, Germany | View |
I1565 | Middle Neolithic Blatterhohle, Germany | 3725 BCE | Blatterhole Cave, Germany | View |
I1876 | Early Neolithic Starčevo Culture 1, Hungary | 5656 BCE | Alsonyek-Bataszek. Mérnöki telep, Hungary | View |
I1882 | Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Budakeszi. Szőlőskert-Tangazdaság, Hungary | View |
I1883 | Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary | 5303 BCE | Tolna-Mözs TO26, Hungary | View |
I1885 | Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary | 5363 BCE | Versend-Gilencsa, Hungary | View |
I1981 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3013 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. Alto de la Huesera, Spain | View |
I2351 | Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary | 4300 BCE | Tolna-Mözs TO3, Hungary | View |
I2352 | Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary | 4900 BCE | Veszprém Jutasi út, Hungary | View |
I2353 | Early Chalcolithic Tiszapolgár Culture, Hungary | 4500 BCE | Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary | View |
I2354 | Early Chalcolithic Tiszapolgár Culture, Hungary | 4500 BCE | Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary | View |
I2355 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szakálhát Group, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary | View |
I2356 | Early Chalcolithic Tiszapolgár Culture, Hungary | 4500 BCE | Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary | View |
I2357 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szakálhát Group, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Pusztataskony Ledence 1, Hungary | View |
I2358 | Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary | 5000 BCE | Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary | View |
I2359 | Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary | 5000 BCE | Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary | View |
I2368 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3300 BCE | Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary | View |
I2369 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3370 BCE | Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary | View |
I2370 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3345 BCE | Alsónémedi, Hungary | View |
I2371 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3361 BCE | Alsónémedi, Hungary | View |
I2374 | Early Neolithic Körös Culture, Hungary | 6000 BCE | Törökszentmiklos Tiszapüspöki Karanycs haromag 3. lh., Hungary | View |
I2375 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Tiszadob-Ó-Kenéz, Hungary | View |
I2376 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Tiszadob-Ó-Kenéz, Hungary | View |
I2377 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary | 5210 BCE | Tiszadob-Ó-Kenéz, Hungary | View |
I2378 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Hejőkürt-Lidl logisztikai központ, Hungary | View |
I2379 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary | 5209 BCE | Hejőkürt-Lidl logisztikai központ, Hungary | View |
I2380 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szatmár Group, Hungary | 5500 BCE | Mezőkövesd-Mocsolyás, Hungary | View |
I2382 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szatmár Group, Hungary | 5500 BCE | Mezőkövesd-Mocsolyás, Hungary | View |
I2383 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Hajdúnánás-Eszlári út, Hungary | View |
I2387 | Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary | 5000 BCE | Hódmezővásárhely-Kökénydomb Vörös tanya, Hungary | View |
I2394 | Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary | 4341 BCE | Veszprém Jutasi út, Hungary | View |
I2395 | Early Chalcolithic Tiszapolgár Culture, Hungary | 4500 BCE | Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary | View |
I0056 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5211 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I0100 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5205 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2014 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5204 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2020 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2022 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I3270 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3000 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. Las Yurdinas II, Spain | View |
I3271 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3000 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. Las Yurdinas II, Spain | View |
I3272 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3307 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. La Chabola de la Hechicera, Spain | View |
I3269 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3000 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. Las Yurdinas II, Spain | View |
I4181 | Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Bölcske-Gyűrűsvölgy, Hungary | View |
I4183 | Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary | 4928 BCE | Szemely-Hegyes, Hungary | View |
I4184 | Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary | 4932 BCE | Szemely-Hegyes, Hungary | View |
I4185 | Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary | 5026 BCE | Alsónyék-Elkerülö 2, Hungary | View |
I4186 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Esztár Group, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Ebes-Sajtgyár, Hungary | View |
I4187 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Esztár Group, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Ebes-Zsongvölgy, Hungary | View |
I4189 | Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary | 4300 BCE | Alsónyék. site 11, Hungary | View |
I4196 | Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Budakeszi. Szőlőskert-Tangazdaság, Hungary | View |
I4199 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Tiszadob-Ó-Kenéz, Hungary | View |
I1594 | Middle Neolithic Blatterhohle, Germany | 3338 BCE | Blatterhole Cave, Germany | View |
I1838 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3356 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. Las Yurdinas II, Spain | View |
I1843 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3015 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. Alto de la Huesera, Spain | View |
I1887 | Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary | 5400 BCE | Versend-Gilencsa, Hungary | View |
I1889 | Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary | 5205 BCE | Szederkény-Kukorica-dülö, Hungary | View |
I1890 | Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary | 5100 BCE | Fajsz Garadomb, Hungary | View |
I1891 | Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary | 5203 BCE | Fajsz Garadomb, Hungary | View |
I1894 | Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary | 5400 BCE | Versend-Gilencsa, Hungary | View |
I1896 | Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary | 5317 BCE | Szederkény-Kukorica-dülö, Hungary | View |
I1899 | Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary | 4900 BCE | Veszprém Jutasi út, Hungary | View |
I1900 | Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary | 4797 BCE | Veszprém Jutasi út, Hungary | View |
I1901 | Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary | 4900 BCE | Veszprém Jutasi út, Hungary | View |
I1903 | Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary | 4900 BCE | Bátaszék-Lajvér, Hungary | View |
I1906 | Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary | 4900 BCE | Csabdi-Télizöldes, Hungary | View |
I1908 | Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary | 4300 BCE | Keszthely-Fenékpuszta. Pusztaszentegyházi-dűlő, Hungary | View |
I1909 | Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary | 4239 BCE | Lánycsók. Csata-alja, Hungary | View |
I1972 | Early Neolithic Spain | 4836 BCE | Burgos. El Prado de Pancorbo, Spain | View |
I1975 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3092 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. La Chabola de la Hechicera, Spain | View |
I2743 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szakálhát Group, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Cegléd. site 4/1, Hungary | View |
I2744 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szakálhát Group, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Cegléd. site 4/1, Hungary | View |
I2745 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szakálhát Group, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Cegléd. site 4/1, Hungary | View |
I2746 | Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary | 5000 BCE | Vésztő-Mágor, Hungary | View |
I2752 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3600 BCE | Balatonlelle-Felső-Gamász, Hungary | View |
I2753 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3333 BCE | Balatonlelle-Felső-Gamász, Hungary | View |
I2754 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3338 BCE | Balatonlelle-Felső-Gamász, Hungary | View |
I2755 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3600 BCE | Balatonlelle-Felső-Gamász, Hungary | View |
I2763 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3363 BCE | Vörs, Hungary | View |
I2783 | Middle Chalcolithic Hunyadihalom Culture, Hungary | 4228 BCE | Nemesnádudvar-Papföld. M9/7 lh., Hungary | View |
I2785 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3600 BCE | Vámosgyörk MHAT telep, Hungary | View |
I2788 | Late Chalcolithic Proto-Boleráz Culture, Hungary | 3910 BCE | Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary | View |
I2789 | Late Chalcolithic Proto-Boleráz Culture, Hungary | 3800 BCE | Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary | View |
I4971 | Early Neolithic Hunter-Gatherer Körös Culture, Hungary | 5737 BCE | Tiszaszőlős-Domaháza, Hungary | View |
I4972 | Early Neolithic Körös Culture, Hungary | 6000 BCE | Tiszaszőlős-Domaháza, Hungary | View |
I5838 | Chalcolithic Spain | 2900 BCE | Burgos. Atapuerca. El Mirador Cave, Spain | View |
I2794 | Early Neolithic Körös Culture, Hungary | 5713 BCE | Törökszentmiklós. road 4. site 3, Hungary | View |
I1880 | Early Neolithic Starčevo Culture 2, Hungary | 5800 BCE | Lánycsók. Gata-Csatola, Hungary | View |
I0166 | Neolithic Germany | 4600 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2373 | Early Neolithic Körös Culture, Hungary | 6000 BCE | Törökszentmiklos Tiszapüspöki Karanycs haromag 3. lh., Hungary | View |
I3276 | Chalcolithic Spain | 3096 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. Alto de la Huesera, Spain | View |
I3273 | Middle to Late Neolithic Spain | 3606 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. La Chabola de la Hechicera, Spain | View |
I2790 | Late Chalcolithic Proto-Boleráz Culture, Hungary | 3768 BCE | Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary | View |
I1907 | Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary | 4334 BCE | Enese elkerülő. Kóny. Proletár-dülö. M85. Site 2, Hungary | View |
I2793 | Early Chalcolithic Tiszapolgár-Bodrogkeresztúr Culture, Hungary | 4442 BCE | Törökszentmiklós. road 4. site 3, Hungary | View |
I2367 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3333 BCE | Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary | View |
I2791 | Late Chalcolithic Proto-Boleráz Culture, Hungary | 3649 BCE | Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary | View |
I2366 | Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary | 3340 BCE | Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary | View |
I1877 | Early Neolithic Starčevo Culture 2, Hungary | 5713 BCE | Alsonyek-Bataszek. Mérnöki telep, Hungary | View |
I2739 | Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary | 5307 BCE | Alsónyék-Bátaszék. site 11, Hungary | View |
I1878 | Early Neolithic Starčevo Culture 1, Hungary | 5830 BCE | Alsonyek-Bataszek. Mérnöki telep, Hungary | View |
I1895 | Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary | 5318 BCE | Szederkény-Kukorica-dülö, Hungary | View |
I2384 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary | 5305 BCE | Hajdúnánás-Eszlári út, Hungary | View |
I1905 | Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary | 4834 BCE | Csabdi-Télizöldes, Hungary | View |
I4188 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Polgár-Piócás, Hungary | View |
I3535 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary | 5217 BCE | Hajdúnánás-Eszlári út, Hungary | View |
I3537 | Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szatmár Group, Hungary | 5479 BCE | Mezőkövesd-Mocsolyás, Hungary | View |
I1902 | Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary | 4900 BCE | Felsőörs-Bárókert, Hungary | View |
I0447 | Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary | 5000 BCE | Hódmezővásárhely-Gorzsa. grave 4, Hungary | View |
I3536 | Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary | 5300 BCE | Enese elkerülő. Kóny. Proletár-dülö. M85. Site 2, Hungary | View |
I0046 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5211 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I0659 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5210 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I0821 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5205 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I1550 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2030 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I0048 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5210 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2036 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I0057 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5215 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2038 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5350 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2032 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2029 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5299 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2037 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5210 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2026 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2008 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5211 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2016 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2017 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2021 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I2005 | Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany | 5299 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View |
I0447 | 5000 BCE | Hódmezővásárhely-Gorzsa. grave 4, Hungary | View | |
I2373 | 6000 BCE | Törökszentmiklos Tiszapüspöki Karanycs haromag 3. lh., Hungary | View | |
I1877 | 5713 BCE | Alsonyek-Bataszek. Mérnöki telep, Hungary | View | |
I3535 | 5217 BCE | Hajdúnánás-Eszlári út, Hungary | View | |
I3536 | 5300 BCE | Enese elkerülő. Kóny. Proletár-dülö. M85. Site 2, Hungary | View | |
I3537 | 5479 BCE | Mezőkövesd-Mocsolyás, Hungary | View | |
I4188 | 5300 BCE | Polgár-Piócás, Hungary | View | |
I0018 | 5307 BCE | Baden-Württemberg. Stuttgart-Mühlhausen. Viesenhaeuser Hof, Germany | View | |
I2739 | 5307 BCE | Alsónyék-Bátaszék. site 11, Hungary | View | |
I2790 | 3768 BCE | Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary | View | |
I2791 | 3649 BCE | Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary | View | |
I2793 | 4442 BCE | Törökszentmiklós. road 4. site 3, Hungary | View | |
I1895 | 5318 BCE | Szederkény-Kukorica-dülö, Hungary | View | |
I1902 | 4900 BCE | Felsőörs-Bárókert, Hungary | View | |
I1905 | 4834 BCE | Csabdi-Télizöldes, Hungary | View | |
I1907 | 4334 BCE | Enese elkerülő. Kóny. Proletár-dülö. M85. Site 2, Hungary | View | |
I1878 | 5830 BCE | Alsonyek-Bataszek. Mérnöki telep, Hungary | View | |
I2366 | 3340 BCE | Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary | View | |
I2367 | 3333 BCE | Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary | View | |
I2384 | 5305 BCE | Hajdúnánás-Eszlári út, Hungary | View | |
I0046 | 5211 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I0659 | 5210 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I0048 | 5210 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I1550 | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I0821 | 5205 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I0057 | 5215 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2005 | 5299 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2008 | 5211 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2016 | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2017 | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2021 | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2026 | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2029 | 5299 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2030 | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2032 | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2036 | 5500 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2037 | 5210 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I2038 | 5350 BCE | Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany | View | |
I3273 | 3606 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. La Chabola de la Hechicera, Spain | View | |
I3276 | 3096 BCE | Basque Country. Alava. Alto de la Huesera, Spain | View | |
I2357 | 5300 BCE | Pusztataskony Ledence 1, Hungary | View | |
I2373 | 6000 BCE | Törökszentmiklos Tiszapüspöki Karanycs haromag 3. lh., Hungary | View |
Sample ID | Culture/Period | Date | Location | Action |
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I2783 | Middle Chalcolithic Hunyadihalom Culture, Hungary | 4228 BCE | Nemesnádudvar-Papföld. M9/7 lh., Hungary | View |
Ancient genetic admixture analysis compares the DNA profile of this individual (I2783) with present-day reference populations. These results show what percentage of the individual's genetic makeup resembles ancient populations from different geographic regions.
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Parallel palaeogenomic transects reveal complex genetic history of early European farmers
Ancient DNA studies have established that Neolithic European populations were descended from Anatolian migrants who received a limited amount of admixture from resident hunter-gatherers. Many open questions remain, however, about the spatial and temporal dynamics of population interactions and admixture during the Neolithic period. Here we investigate the population dynamics of Neolithization across Europe using a high-resolution genome-wide ancient DNA dataset with a total of 180 samples, of which 130 are newly reported here, from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods of Hungary (6000-2900 bc, n = 100), Germany (5500-3000 bc, n = 42) and Spain (5500-2200 bc, n = 38). We find that genetic diversity was shaped predominantly by local processes, with varied sources and proportions of hunter-gatherer ancestry among the three regions and through time. Admixture between groups with different ancestry profiles was pervasive and resulted in observable population transformation across almost all cultural transitions. Our results shed new light on the ways in which gene flow reshaped European populations throughout the Neolithic period and demonstrate the potential of time-series-based sampling and modelling approaches to elucidate multiple dimensions of historical population interactions.