Transition from Swifterbant to Funnelbeaker: A Bayesian Chronological Model

Abstract The transition from the late Swifterbant culture to first appearance of Funnelbeaker Westgroup raises numerous questions, cultural discontinuities gradual transitions. This process describes transformation a mesolithic hunter?gatherer societies fully neolithic society in Northwestern Europe. Early Neolithic this area marks technological and sociocultural zone, which we can identify. Although megalithic buildings Culture were erected around 3600 BC, sites findings still be traced. Many studies assume hiatus between these phases, is based on research?historical but also conservation?related problem. With contribution, attempt generate chronological Bayesian model basis absolute data. aim compare available radiocarbon data different periods one overview. It visualize or overlaps currently becomes apparent that there slide overlap archaeologically defined phases. serves as for further discussion models.