Neolithic

67 artifacts · 12000 BCE – 2600 BCE · architecture (42) · art (16) · spiritual (5) · artifact (2) · people (1) · battle (1)

Emerging from the last Ice Age, the Neolithic period marked humanity's transition from nomadic tribes to settled agricultural communities. This hall features remarkable objects that reflect the innovation of monumental architecture, intricate artifacts, and early artistic expressions, revealing the foundations of civilization itself.

The Collection

• Eynan (Ain Mallaha) — 12000 BCE · architecture
• Wadi Faynan — 12000 BCE · architecture
• Huaca Prieta — 12000 BCE · architecture
• Abu Hureyra — 11500 BCE · architecture
• Mureybet — 10200 BCE · architecture
• Kuk Swamp — 10000 BCE · architecture
• Göbekli Tepe — 9500 BCE · architecture
• Jericho (Tell es-Sultan) — 9000 BCE · architecture
• Nevalı Çori — 8600 BCE · architecture
• Çayönü Tepesi — 8600 BCE · architecture
• Boncuklu Tarla — 8500 BCE · architecture
• Aşıklı Höyük — 8200 BCE · architecture
• Dabous Giraffes — 8000 BCE · art
• Çatalhöyük — 7500 BCE · architecture
• Pengtoushan — 7500 BCE · architecture
• Kuahuqiao Canoe — 7500 BCE · artifact
• Jericho Plastered Skulls — 7000 BCE · spiritual
• Ain Ghazal Statues — 7000 BCE · art
• Mehrgarh — 7000 BCE · architecture
• Nabta Playa Stone Circle — 7000 BCE · architecture
• Nahal Hemar Cave — 7000 BCE · spiritual
• Chinchorro Mummies — 7000 BCE · spiritual
• Khirokitia — 7000 BCE · architecture
• Sesklo — 6850 BCE · architecture
• Jiahu Symbols — 6600 BCE · art
• Lepenski Vir — 6500 BCE · architecture
• Çatalhöyük Wall Paintings — 6500 BCE · art
• Hassuna Ware — 6500 BCE · art
• Karanovo Tell — 6200 BCE · architecture
• Tell Halaf Pottery — 6100 BCE · art
• Almendres Cromlech — 6000 BCE · architecture
• Linear Pottery Culture (Bandkeramik) — 5600 BCE · art
• Vinča Culture Figurines — 5500 BCE · art
• Ubaid Period Pottery — 5500 BCE · art
• Naqada Culture — 5500 BCE · art
• Samarra Ware — 5500 BCE · art
• Dispilio Tablet — 5260 BCE · art
• Yangshao Painted Pottery — 5000 BCE · art
• Banpo Village — 5000 BCE · architecture
• Talheim Death Pit — 5000 BCE · battle
• Hongshan Jade Dragon — 4700 BCE · art
• Carnac Standing Stones — 4500 BCE · architecture
• Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum — 4000 BCE · spiritual
• Sleeping Lady of Malta — 4000 BCE · art
• Ganghwa Dolmen — 4000 BCE · architecture
• Antequera Dolmens — 3800 BCE · architecture
• Dolmen de Menga — 3700 BCE · architecture
• Poverty Point — 3700 BCE · architecture
• Knap of Howar — 3700 BCE · architecture
• West Kennet Long Barrow — 3650 BCE · architecture
• Ġgantija Temples — 3600 BCE · architecture
• Ħaġar Qim — 3600 BCE · architecture
• Ban Chiang Pottery — 3600 BCE · art
• Sechín Bajo — 3500 BCE · architecture
• Watson Brake — 3500 BCE · architecture
• Stoney Littleton Long Barrow — 3500 BCE · architecture
• Gavrinis Cairn — 3500 BCE · architecture
• North Ferriby Boats — 3500 BCE · artifact
• Liangzhu Jade Cong — 3300 BCE · spiritual
• Filitosa Menhirs — 3300 BCE · architecture
• Ötzi the Iceman — 3300 BCE · people
• Los Millares — 3200 BCE · architecture
• Skara Brae — 3100 BCE · architecture
• Callanish Stones — 2900 BCE · architecture
• Avebury Stone Circle — 2850 BCE · architecture
• Maeshowe — 2800 BCE · architecture
• Caral — 2600 BC · architecture