linearbandkeramik culture

The Linearbandkeramik (LBK) culture was an early Neolithic society in Central Europe around 5500-4500 BCE, characterized by distinctive linear patterns on pottery and organized, longhouse settlements. They were among the first farmers in the region, practicing agriculture and animal domestication, which led to more settled communities. Their tools, made from polished stone, supported farming and crafting. The LBK's innovations helped spread farming practices across Europe, marking a significant shift from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to settled, agricultural economies, contributing to the development of complex societies.