Vădastra
Vădastra | |
|---|---|
 Location in Olt County | |
  Vădastra Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 43°52′N 24°22′E / 43.867°N 24.367°E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Olt |
| Population (2021-12-01)[1] | 1,212 |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+03:00 (EEST) |
| Vehicle reg. | OT |
Vădastra is a commune in Olt County, Oltenia, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Vădastra. It also included the village of Vișina Nouă until 2004, when it was split off to form a separate commune.
History
The Late Neolithic to Early Copper Age 'Vădastra culture', dating from c. 5500–4800 BC was named after the village of Vădastra, in the vicinity of which the first remains of this culture were excavated. The Vădastra culture primarily occupied the southern part of the Oltenia region in Romania and extended into parts of northern Bulgaria. It formed part of the wider culture or civilization known today as 'Old Europe'.[2]
Gallery
Vădastra culture ceramic bowl, c. 5500-5000 BC
Vădastra culture ceramic pedestalled bowl
References
- ↑ "2021 Romanian census". National Institute of Statistics. 1 December 2021.
- ↑ Anthony, David (2010). Anthony, David; Chi, Jennifer (eds.). The Lost World of Old Europe: The Danube Valley, 5000-3500 BC. New York University, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World. ISBN 978-0-691-14388-0.
