Protogeometric
/ˌprəʊtə(ʊ)dʒiːəˈmɛtrɪk/Archaeol.
adjective
Designating or relating to a period of ancient Greek culture (1050–900 b.c.) immediately preceding the Geometric period; specifically designating the pottery of this period, characterized by the decorative use of simple geometric forms.
- The proto-Geometric period coincides with the beginnings of recovery after the economic collapse of the Mycenaean civilization and the first use of iron technology in Greece..
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of Hellenic Studies. From proto- + geometric.
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