December 3, 2025QuaternaryOpen Access

A Multi-Analytical Archaeometric Approach to Chalcolithic Ceramics from Charneca do Fratel (Portugal): Preliminary Insights into Local Production Practices

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Fieldwork reveals distinct ceramic groups in Chalcolithic production in Portugal, suggesting local manufacturing practices.

Ceramics with distinct colourations ranging from dark greyish to bright red were identified.
Analysis showed that firing temperatures for the ceramics range between 700 °C and 850 °C.
Chalcolithic settlement and production practices were observed at Charneca do Fratel, Portugal.
Findings indicate that local production methods are consistent with other Chalcolithic sites.

Coutinho et al. (2025) studied this question.

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