Bone Technology from the Early Neolithic Site of Bataševo (Serbia)

Abstract

The Neolithic period in the areas surrounding Belgrade is relatively well researched, with numerous sites known from field surveys and small-scale excavations. However, the majority of these excavations were carried out in the 20th century, with recovery techniques that have been improved upon since. The site of Bataševo is among rare Early Neolithic sites that was recently excavated, and therefore provided more carefully collected faunal remains. This enabled us to examine both animal husbandry and the use of animal hard tissue for artefact production. In this paper is presented the bone tool assemblage from the site, which, although rather small, yielded some interesting results regarding the bone technology in the Starčevo culture.