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Beaker culture

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Beaker culture refers to a prehistoric archaeological culture that existed in Europe during the Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age. It is characterized by the presence of distinctive pottery vessels known as beakers.

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