Linearbandkeramik (LBK)

The Linearbandkeramik (LBK) was a widespread Neolithic culture in Europe around 5500-4500 BCE, known for its distinctive linear patterns on pottery and early farming practices. They were among the first communities in Europe to establish settled villages, cultivate crops like wheat and barley, and domesticate animals such as cattle. The LBK people's settlements often featured longhouses and organized layouts, reflecting their social structure. Their innovations mark a significant shift from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to agriculture and village life, laying the foundation for subsequent European cultures.