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Hallstattan

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

adjective

Archaeology.

  1. 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.

Etymology

Origin of Hallstattan

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

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