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Gerzean

American  
[ger-zee-uhn, gur-] / ˈgɛr zi ən, ˈgɜr- /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the predynastic, Aeneolithic culture of Upper Egypt c3600–3200 b.c., characterized by an emphasis on agriculture and fishing and the use of foreign artifacts and materials.

Etymology

Origin of Gerzean

1920–25; El Gerzeh a district in Egypt + -an

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