Chronology and periodization of the Globular Amphora culture East Lublin Subgroup

The Globular Amphora culture East Lublin subgroup was distinguished in the 1950s by Stefan Nosek. key argument favour of distinction involved stone cist graves, having south-eastern affinities. newly-distinguished taxonomic unit boasted both western and eastern traits. Since 1996, 13 radiocarbon dates have been obtained for nine features: 1 settlement pit, 5 graves 3 pit graves. helped distinguish three chronological sequences describe inventories grave finds from particular development phases. By comparing which were available with goods features without such determinations, it possible to supplement sets cultural elements characteristic successive time intervals traits be found solely latter. Ultimately, proposed periodization province is made up phases: I (‘general Amphora’ horizon – preceding formation subgroup) 3000/2950–2900/2850 BC; II (‘classical’ phase 2900/2850–2650/2600 III (‘late’ 2650/2600–ca 2400 BC.