Introduction
Map
The Warrior's Burial
The Warrior's Bow
The Textiles
Conservation of the Textiles
The Chalcolithic Period
Excavation Photos
About the Objects
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The term Chalcolithic, linking the Greek words for "copper" and "stone,"
denotes the period 6500 to 5500 years ago when copper became an important
material, supplementing stone. During this period of expanding population
and technological
innovations, people in Israel and adjacent lands lived in villages, where
they practiced agriculture and raised domesticated animals.
The growing importance of industry and trade is evident in the increasing
variety of materials - such as copper, ivory, shell, obsidian, and gold -
used to make objects found at archaeological sites. Artisans transformed
these and other materials into outstanding carvings, fine textiles, and
other items. Metal objects in particular reflect significant advances in
technology, notably the use of the "lost wax" method for complex casting.
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