La Almagra
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La Almagra is a red pottery found in a number of archaeological sites of the Neolithic period in Spain. It is not known how it relates to other pottery of the Neolithic period.
Speculation ranges from origins in Near East
, Anatolian
and northern Syrian.
The first indication comes from the early Ugarit
ic, dating from between 2400 and 2300 BC. From these localities it probably migrated to Cyprus
.
An alternative explanation connects it to the colouration and fabrication technique of the ‘‘Diana style’’ of Lipari
(final phase of the Neolithic of Lipari), although the shapes are very different.
In the sixth millennium BC Andalusia
experiences the arrival of the first agriculturalists. Their origin is uncertain, and though North Africa is a serious candidate desertification of extensive regions a few centuries before makes almost impossible archaeological work to retrieve related cultures that for now remaqin unknown and lost maybe to the sands or coasts; but they arrive with already developed crops (cereals and legumes). The presence of domestic animals is uncertain, but the known later as domestic species pig and rabbit remains have been found in large quantities and though these could belong to wild animals their unique consumption seems to indicate some preference. They also consumed large amounts of olives but it's uncertain too whether this tree was cultivated or merely harvested in its wild form. Their typical artifact is the La Almagra style pottery, quite variegated.
The Andalusian Neolithic also influenced other areas, notably Southern Portugal a few centuries after, where, soon after neolithization, the first dolmen tombs begin to be built c.4800 BC, being possibly the oldest of their kind anywhere.
Ca. 4700 BC Cardium Pottery Neolithic culture (also known as Mediterranean Neolithic) arrives to Eastern Iberia.
Speculation ranges from origins in Near East
Near East
The Near East is a geographical term that covers different countries for geographers, archeologists, and historians, on the one hand, and for political scientists, economists, and journalists, on the other...
, Anatolian
Anatolian
Anatolian means of or pertaining to Anatolia, or a person from Anatolia, including:Geography*Anatolian:of or pertaining to the region Anatolia.Biology* Anatolian Black, a breed of cattle* Anatolian buffalo, a domestic animal of Anatolia...
and northern Syrian.
The first indication comes from the early Ugarit
Ugarit
Ugarit was an ancient port city in the eastern Mediterranean at the Ras Shamra headland near Latakia, Syria. It is located near Minet el-Beida in northern Syria. It is some seven miles north of Laodicea ad Mare and approximately fifty miles east of Cyprus...
ic, dating from between 2400 and 2300 BC. From these localities it probably migrated to Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
.
An alternative explanation connects it to the colouration and fabrication technique of the ‘‘Diana style’’ of Lipari
Lipari
Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the north coast of Sicily, and the name of the island's main town. It has a permanent population of 11,231; during the May–September tourist season, its population may reach up to 20,000....
(final phase of the Neolithic of Lipari), although the shapes are very different.
In the sixth millennium BC Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
experiences the arrival of the first agriculturalists. Their origin is uncertain, and though North Africa is a serious candidate desertification of extensive regions a few centuries before makes almost impossible archaeological work to retrieve related cultures that for now remaqin unknown and lost maybe to the sands or coasts; but they arrive with already developed crops (cereals and legumes). The presence of domestic animals is uncertain, but the known later as domestic species pig and rabbit remains have been found in large quantities and though these could belong to wild animals their unique consumption seems to indicate some preference. They also consumed large amounts of olives but it's uncertain too whether this tree was cultivated or merely harvested in its wild form. Their typical artifact is the La Almagra style pottery, quite variegated.
The Andalusian Neolithic also influenced other areas, notably Southern Portugal a few centuries after, where, soon after neolithization, the first dolmen tombs begin to be built c.4800 BC, being possibly the oldest of their kind anywhere.
Ca. 4700 BC Cardium Pottery Neolithic culture (also known as Mediterranean Neolithic) arrives to Eastern Iberia.