Monday, February 21, 2011

Neolithic Architectural Time Period (continued)

The Neolithic time period was considered to be the end of the Stone Age or even the New Stone Age. It was a time of primitive developement and rustic technology. The Neolithic Age is not necessarily a specific time period, but more of a cultural characteristic of a people during the Stone Age. Because technology was still limited in this era, the tools and resources mainly consisted of elements of nature like rock or mud or clay. The type of design most commonly seen in this time period is the stacking of rock or dried clay. Somehow, the people of this era were able to perch large boulders upon one another to form cave-like dwellings that were suitable for their needs. Here are a couple examples...(http://www.wikipedia.com/)

1 comment:

  1. Have you ever been to:

    http://stonehengeusa.com/index.html

    in Salem, NH? They have similiar structures, ones that even predict the sping Equinox.

    Mrs. Kent

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