Definition: The site of Berry-au-Bac is a Neolithic site (specifically, a Linearbandkeramik site) in the Paris Basin of France. Dated between about 4500-4000 BC, Berry-au-Bac is considered a Late to Post Bandkeramik site.
Archaeological work at Berry-au-Bac has defined a settlement of rectangular timber buildings enclosed by a ditch with a palisade line. The town and site of Berry-au-Bac was damaged during World War I, and, ironically anough, has been the focus of archaeological investigations concerning that component as well.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Archaeological work at Berry-au-Bac has defined a settlement of rectangular timber buildings enclosed by a ditch with a palisade line. The town and site of Berry-au-Bac was damaged during World War I, and, ironically anough, has been the focus of archaeological investigations concerning that component as well.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
