Neolithic Pottery

Pottery was an essential part of Neolithic man's daily life. Because it was fragile, its application was limited. It could break into small pieces (sherds) that could never be used again, so it only represents the time period in which it was made and used. On every excavation site, it is the most numerous class of finds and the most reliable indicator for the archaeologist of a culture's economic and social characteristics, as well as its intellectual achievements.