Funnelbeaker culture
Funnelbeaker culture appears on the timeline as a people or culture of Central Europe (Europe) from c. 3200 to 2800 BCE, a span of more than 400 years. Its people spoke Unknown or undeciphered languages (Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages).
The first farmers of northern Germany, Poland and southern Scandinavia, named for their flared drinking vessels. They raised dolmens and passage graves across the North European Plain.
See Funnelbeaker culture on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- c. 3200 to 2800 BCE
- Duration
- more than 400 years
- Type
- People or culture
- Region
- Central Europe, Europe
- Language family
- Unknown or undeciphered
Became
Events in Europe during its time
- Otzi the Iceman dies in the Alps
- Stonehenge begun
Neighbours in Europe
Questions
When did Funnelbeaker culture exist?
c. 3200 to 2800 BCE, about more than 400 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.
Where was Funnelbeaker culture?
Central Europe, in Europe.
What language did Funnelbeaker culture speak?
Unknown or undeciphered. This family includes Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages.
What came after Funnelbeaker culture?
Corded Ware culture.