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Appenine Culture

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: The Appenine culture is the name given to an Early Bronze Age culture in Italy, between about 1350-1150 BC. Named after the Appenine Mountains, the cultural traits are found all over the Italian peninsula. The people were mobile pastoralists (herders) with limited metallurgy and a terrific ceramic industry.

This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Examples: Luni sul Mignone, Tuscany

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