Neolithic – Brewminate

Dolmens of Bronze Age Korea

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by MAMcIntosh

They were constructed as tombs for elite members of the community. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction Dolmens (in Korean: koindol or chisongmyo) are simple structures made of monolithic stones erected during the late Neolithic period or Korean Bronze Age (1st millennium BCE). In ancient Korea they appear most often near villages and the archaeological finds buried[…]

The Neolithic Period: The ‘New’ Stone Age

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by MAMcIntosh

Introduction The term Neolithic Period refers to the last stage of the Stone Age – a term coined in the late 19th century CE by scholars which covers three different periods: Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic. The Neolithic period is significant for its megalithic architecture, the spread of agricultural practices, and the use of polished stone[…]