The Late Neolithic Ceramics from Shir

Key Points

• The aim is to provide a comprehensive analysis of Late Neolithic ceramics from Shir, dated ca. 7000–6400 cal. BC.
• Conducted excavations at DAI site in Shir, Hama province, Syria.
• Detailed assessment of pottery artifacts from Late Neolithic period.
• Focused on the earliest stages of the Late Neolithic in Upper Mesopotamia.
• Established a clear timeline for the production of pottery during the Late Neolithic.
• Identified unique characteristics in the ceramics that contribute to the understanding of this period.
• Highlighted the significance of Shir as a site for studying early pottery production.