A major Neolithic culture of the central Balkans centred on the Vinca site near Belgrade, notable for its proto-writing script, anthropomorphic figurines, and early copper use.
Ceased to be recognizable as a distinct material culture around 4500 BCE, succeeded in its core territory by Copper Age (Eneolithic) cultures including the Bubanj-Hum culture.
Classic study of the Neolithic/Chalcolithic Balkan 'Old Europe' cultures, with extensive treatment of Vinca figurines, symbolism and material culture.
Context for the Chalcolithic 'Old Europe' cultures of the Danube and steppe.