Grinding Stone Deposits of the Linear Pottery Culture in Central Germany

In recent years, three deposits of grinding stones have been discovered in Central Germany, resembling a phenomenon known from the Paris Basin and Belgium. These deposits were more than simple disposals; they likely held ritual or symbolic significance, reflecting the values and beliefs of the commu...

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Autores: Zamzow, Erik|||0009-0000-6730-6280, Eguíluz Valentini, Marina|||0000-0002-8510-9544, Küßner, Mario, Risch, Robert|||0000-0001-8534-5806
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
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Palabra clave:Deposits
Grinding stones
Linear Pottery Culture
Macrolithic tools
Object biography
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spelling Grinding Stone Deposits of the Linear Pottery Culture in Central GermanyZamzow, Erik|||0009-0000-6730-6280Eguíluz Valentini, Marina|||0000-0002-8510-9544Küßner, MarioRisch, Robert|||0000-0001-8534-5806DepositsGrinding stonesLinear Pottery CultureMacrolithic toolsObject biographyIn recent years, three deposits of grinding stones have been discovered in Central Germany, resembling a phenomenon known from the Paris Basin and Belgium. These deposits were more than simple disposals; they likely held ritual or symbolic significance, reflecting the values and beliefs of the community. Their symbolism is diverse, shaped by both the tools themselves and their locations. The condition of the tools-ranging from new to nearly worn-out-adds layers of meaning, suggesting cycles of creation, use, and obsolescence. These symbols, such as fertility, life cycles, and territorial markers, mirror the daily and yearly rhythms of agrarian life. Additionally, they represent human biographies and social relationships, often emphasizing transitional moments such as birth, marriage, and death. A techno-functional analysis of the grinding tools highlights time as a central theme, symbolized through daily routines, seasonal cycles, and human lifespans. Overall, these interpretations reveal the complex and multifaceted nature of the grinding stone deposits, offering valuable insights into the worldviews and practices of past societies. 22025-01-0120252025-01-01Articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501VoRhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85info:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://ddd.uab.cat/record/309244https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1016/j.jasrep.2025.104998reponame:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UABinstname:Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaInglésengopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Aquest document està subjecte a una llicència d'ús Creative Commons. Es permet la reproducció total o parcial, la distribució, i la comunicació pública de l'obra, sempre que no sigui amb finalitats comercials, i sempre que es reconegui l'autoria de l'obra original. No es permet la creació d'obres derivades.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:ddd.uab.cat:3092442026-06-06T12:50:31Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Grinding Stone Deposits of the Linear Pottery Culture in Central Germany
title Grinding Stone Deposits of the Linear Pottery Culture in Central Germany
spellingShingle Grinding Stone Deposits of the Linear Pottery Culture in Central Germany
Zamzow, Erik|||0009-0000-6730-6280
Deposits
Grinding stones
Linear Pottery Culture
Macrolithic tools
Object biography
title_short Grinding Stone Deposits of the Linear Pottery Culture in Central Germany
title_full Grinding Stone Deposits of the Linear Pottery Culture in Central Germany
title_fullStr Grinding Stone Deposits of the Linear Pottery Culture in Central Germany
title_full_unstemmed Grinding Stone Deposits of the Linear Pottery Culture in Central Germany
title_sort Grinding Stone Deposits of the Linear Pottery Culture in Central Germany
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Zamzow, Erik|||0009-0000-6730-6280
Eguíluz Valentini, Marina|||0000-0002-8510-9544
Küßner, Mario
Risch, Robert|||0000-0001-8534-5806
author Zamzow, Erik|||0009-0000-6730-6280
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Eguíluz Valentini, Marina|||0000-0002-8510-9544
Küßner, Mario
Risch, Robert|||0000-0001-8534-5806
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Küßner, Mario
Risch, Robert|||0000-0001-8534-5806
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Deposits
Grinding stones
Linear Pottery Culture
Macrolithic tools
Object biography
topic Deposits
Grinding stones
Linear Pottery Culture
Macrolithic tools
Object biography
description In recent years, three deposits of grinding stones have been discovered in Central Germany, resembling a phenomenon known from the Paris Basin and Belgium. These deposits were more than simple disposals; they likely held ritual or symbolic significance, reflecting the values and beliefs of the community. Their symbolism is diverse, shaped by both the tools themselves and their locations. The condition of the tools-ranging from new to nearly worn-out-adds layers of meaning, suggesting cycles of creation, use, and obsolescence. These symbols, such as fertility, life cycles, and territorial markers, mirror the daily and yearly rhythms of agrarian life. Additionally, they represent human biographies and social relationships, often emphasizing transitional moments such as birth, marriage, and death. A techno-functional analysis of the grinding tools highlights time as a central theme, symbolized through daily routines, seasonal cycles, and human lifespans. Overall, these interpretations reveal the complex and multifaceted nature of the grinding stone deposits, offering valuable insights into the worldviews and practices of past societies.
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