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Butmir - Archaeological Site
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Butmir

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Butmir is a significant Neolithic archaeological site located near Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, dating from approximately 5000 to 4500 BC. It serves as the type site for the Butmir culture, which was characterized by its unique and sophisticated settlements. The site is most renowned for the discovery of highly ornate, intricately incised pottery and numerous anthropomorphic ceramic figurines. Artifacts from Butmir have provided archaeologists with critical insights into the technological and artistic capabilities of Neolithic communities in the Balkans.

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Butmir ranks #190 of 263 in the Archaeological Site ranking, behind Salzburg Keltenmuseum Hallein, ahead of Meroe.

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How good is Butmir?
Butmir scores 6.91/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Archaeological Site category. Recognized Neolithic type site with distinctive ceramics, important regionally, but modest preservation and limited global profile.
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See our alternatives page for Butmir for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Catalhoyuk, Ain Ghazal, Banpo.
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With a score of 6.91/10, Butmir is a solid option in Archaeological Site. See all Archaeological Site ranked.

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