The Funnel Beaker Culture

The Funnel Beaker Culture, active from around 4300 to 2800 BC in parts of Europe like modern-day Poland and the Netherlands, is known for its distinctive pottery, particularly bowls with funnel-shaped necks. This culture was predominantly agricultural, with communities engaged in farming, animal husbandry, and trade. They constructed large burial mounds and megalithic structures, indicating complex social organization and beliefs. The name derives from the unique shape of their pottery, which reflects their artistic style. The Funnel Beaker Culture is significant for understanding early European prehistoric societies and their development of agriculture and social structures.