Invention of Pottery

8000 BCE · cultural

The invention of pottery became a turning point in human history in terms of storing, cooking, and transporting food.

Vessels made of fired clay facilitated the storage of grain and liquids in settled agricultural communities. Pottery production developed independently in different regions and, over time, with its forms, decorations, and techniques, became an important source of data for archaeologists in distinguishing cultures.

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The invention of pottery became a turning point in human history in terms of storing, cooking, and transporting food.
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8000 BCE