Νεολιθική Πυρόλιθος Εργαλείο. Michelsberg Culture (βρίσκεται στο Spiennes, Mons, Βέλγιο). 7 εκ.
Αρ. 82233375
δανικός Πέτρα Χοντρό τσεκούρι Valby - (16×4×6 cm)
Αρ. 82233375
δανικός Πέτρα Χοντρό τσεκούρι Valby - (16×4×6 cm)
A beautiful Danish thickbutted axe with polished broadside and square buttindex. This is the well-known Valby type, the latest of the thickbutted A-axes.
The axe is made from a light grey patinated, Danish flint.
ex collection T. Holck, aqcuired in private auctions
2500 - 2200 BC
SIZE 15.5 X 4 X 6 CM
WEIGHT 0.400 KG
The stone Neolithic axe is a remarkable artifact from humanity's distant past. Crafted during the Neolithic era, which spanned from around 10,000 to 2,000 BCE, these axes represent a significant technological advancement. Typically fashioned from hard, durable stones like jadeite, basalt, or flint, Neolithic axes were essential tools for early agricultural societies.
These axes played a pivotal role in clearing land for cultivation and constructing shelter, thus enabling the shift from nomadic to settled lifestyles. Their polished surfaces and refined shapes demonstrate the Neolithic people's mastery of stonecraft, showcasing their evolving craftsmanship.
Neolithic stone axes are also symbolic of the transition to more organized societies and the birth of agriculture. These objects, often intricately carved and sometimes even considered ceremonial, provide valuable insights into the cultures and beliefs of our ancient ancestors.
Today, these axes continue to be unearthed by archaeologists, offering a tangible connection to the distant past and reminding us of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of early human societies.
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