The Emergence of Metal Use in Greek Eastern Macedonia During the Neolithic Period (Late 6th–5th Millennia BC)

Copper, gold, and silver artefacts, together with evidence of metallurgical activities, have been retrieved from Late Neolithic strata in several settlements Greek Eastern Macedonia. Recent excavations at Dikili Tash revealed that gold was further used paints for the decoration pottery. It appears area’s inhabitants had a great familiarity different metals distinct stages production-elaboration processes, including those interfering other chaînes opératoires. Considering also results geological research, we propose reflection on socio-economic role metal production consumption these societies, their broader Balkan context.