Vinca Culture

The Vinca Culture was an early European society that flourished around 5700 to 4500 BCE in the region of the Balkans, including modern-day Serbia, Bulgaria, and parts of Romania. Known for its sophisticated pottery, early metal use, and burial practices, Vinca people were skilled farmers, hunters, and traders. They built small settlements, crafted intricate ceramics with geometric designs, and engaged in early social organization. The culture is significant for its contributions to European prehistory, bridging the transition from hunter-gatherer groups to settled, agrarian communities.