Tripolye Typo-chronology. Mega and Smaller Sites in the Sinyukha River Basin

• Main Author: Shatilo, Liudmyla (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Leiden Sidestone Press 2021
• Series: Scales of Transformation 12
• Subjects: Prehistoric archaeology; Tripolye; chronology; mega-sites; Sinyukha River Basin; pottery; carbon dating; typochronology; Eastern Europe
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

The Tripolye phenomenon, which displays a specific artefact complex and an extraordinary settlement layout, is also known for its so-called 'mega sites'. Five of the largest 'mega' or giant settlements measure between 150-320 ha in size. These, and other big settlements, are conc...