Hallstattan

American

[hawl-stat-n, hahl-shtaht-n] / hɔlˈstæt n, hɑlˈʃtɑt n /

Also Hallstattian

adjective

Archaeology.

of, relating to, or belonging to a variously dated early period of Iron Age culture in Europe, characterized by the use of bronze, the introduction of iron, and by artistic work in pottery, jewelry, etc.

1865–70; Hallstatt, village in central Austria where remains were found + -an

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