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Halafian

Pronunciation: /həˈlɑːfɪən/

Definition of Halafian

adjective

Archaeology
  • relating to or denoting a prehistoric culture extending from Syria to the Mediterranean coast and eastern Turkey (late 6th and early 5th millennium bc). This culture is identified primarily by the use of polychrome pottery ( Halaf ware).
  • (as noun the Halafian) the Halafian culture or period.

Origin:

1930s: from the place name Tell Halaf (in NE Syria, where the pottery was first discovered) + -ian