Geographical range | Romania, Moldova |
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Period | Bronze Age |
Dates | c. 2000 BC - 14th century BC |
Preceded by | Glina-Schneckenberg culture |
Followed by | Noua-Sabatinovka culture |
The Monteoru culture was a Bronze Age archaeological culture located in Romania and Moldova, dating from c. 2000 BC to the 14th century BC. It was derived from the preceding Glina-Schneckenberg culture and succeeded by the Noua-Sabatinovka culture, and was contemporary with the related Tei culture.[1][2][3][4]
According to Anthony (2007), chariotry spread westwards to the Monteoru culture from the Multi-cordoned ware culture.[5]