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proto-
[De].
[De].
Prefix denoting the early development stage of some phenomenon.
Proto-Classic period
[CP].
[CP].
General term used in Maya areas to denote the period between the Pre-Classic and the Classic, that is
c.
50 bc–ad 250.
c.
50 bc–ad 250.
proto-geometric
[De].
[De].
A style of Greek pottery, derived from sub-Mycenaean forms, common towards the end of the second millennium
bc
, which itself develops by the 9th century
bc
into the full geometric style in which zig-zag and meander designs are characteristic.
bc
, which itself develops by the 9th century
bc
into the full geometric style in which zig-zag and meander designs are characteristic.
proto-historic
[Ge].
[Ge].
1
Referring to a period when prehistoric communities in one area are in contact with groups in an adjacent area that use writing to create documents and texts that mention their neighbours.
2
Referring to the period when a society begins to use writing to create records, documents, and texts about itself and the things it does.
Referring to a period when prehistoric communities in one area are in contact with groups in an adjacent area that use writing to create documents and texts that mention their neighbours.
2
Referring to the period when a society begins to use writing to create records, documents, and texts about itself and the things it does.
proto-Neolithic
[De].
[De].
The early stages in the adoption of characteristic Neolithic traits such as animal and plant domestication and the manufacture of pottery.
proton gradiometer
[Eq].
[Eq].
protruding foot beaker
[Ar].
[Ar].
Type of late Neolithic ceramic vessel found in the Netherlands and lower Rhine Valley with a characteristic splayed neck, S-shaped profile, and everted flat base. Such pots are typically ornamented with cord impressed decoration mixed with comb impressions and herringbone-style incisions. These vessels probably provide the origins of the more widely distributed
BELL BEAKER
vessels.
BELL BEAKER
vessels.
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