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Syalakh Culture

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: The Syalakh Culture is the name archaeologists have given to an Early Neolithic (6500-5200 BP) culture of Siberia, the characteristics of which are pointed base pottery with net impressions. Similar to the Isakovo culture and followed in some places by the Belkachi Culture.

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.

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