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Ertebølle

Ertebølle

9.9
A village in northern Denmark where the culture was first found
  • proper noun
: Ertebølle
  • Archaeologists excavated the midden at Ertebølle and uncovered broken pottery and animal bones.

Examples

  • The village of Ertebølle gave its name to an important prehistoric culture in Denmark.

  • Many significant Mesolithic artifacts have been found at Ertebølle over the years.

  • The village of Ertebølle is famous for its archaeological significance.

  • Did you know that Ertebølle was the site of early pottery discoveries?

  • Archaeologists excavated the midden at Ertebølle and uncovered broken pottery and animal bones.

  • The village of Ertebølle gave its name to an important prehistoric culture in Denmark.

  • Many significant Mesolithic artifacts have been found at Ertebølle over the years.

Surface Forms

Ertebølle main

Etymology

Ertebølle is a small village in northern Denmark that became famous when researchers found an old settlement there with big piles of shells and early pottery, and the place name was used to name the whole prehistoric culture.