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Manzura 2021 Waves of Changes

2021, Manzura I. 2021. Waves of changes in later prehistory of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, the 5th and 4th millennia BC. In: Žilinskaite A. (ed.). The New Old Europe. The 11th International Scientific Readings of Prof. Jonas Puzinas. The Centennial of Marija Gimbutiene Birthday. Vilnius, 37.

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The paper explores the cultural changes in Eastern and Southeastern Europe during the 5th and 4th millennia BC, building on Maria Gimbutas' 'wave' theory. It discusses the interconnected traits of cultural evolution in the region, highlighting the shifts in cultural ties and the emergence of diverse local cultures during this period. Key centers of cultural innovation, such as the Maykop-Novosvobodnaya and Usatovo cultures, are identified, illustrating a phenomenon of both cultural integration and disintegration.