Hvar culture
Hvar culture, also known as Hvar-Lisičići culture, was a Neolithic and Chalcolithic culture on the eastern Adriatic coast, named after the Adriatic island of Hvar.
| Alternative names | Hvar-Lisičići culture |
|---|---|
| Horizon | Old Europe |
| Period | Late Neolithic |
| Dates | 3500–2500 BC |
| Type site | Hvar |
| Major sites | Grapčeva cave, Vela Spila, Danilo (near Šibenik) |
| Preceded by | Danilo culture |
| Followed by | Vučedol culture |
In 2023, a submerged stone road discovered off the coast of Korčula was identified as a product of the Hvar culture. It is estimated to be 7,000 years old, and was uncovered alongside other artifacts such as stone axes and ornamented pottery. It is assumed the road made up a stoneway to a nearby artificial island, now also submerged, which was previously discovered in 2021.[1][2]
References
- Nalewicki, Jennifer (18 May 2023). "Remains of 7,000-year-old sunken stone road discovered off Croatia's coast". LiveScience. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- Dyer, Rebecca (10 May 2023). "Road Built 7,000 Years Ago Found at The Bottom of The Mediterranean Sea". ScienceAlert. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
Sources
- Hvarska kultura at enciklopedija.hr (in Croatian)
- Povijest Hvara (in Croatian)
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