Neolithic communities in Moravia were more complex than previously thought and lacked social inequalities
The earliest farming communities in Central Europe were more socially organized than previously assumed—and there were no significant differences in wealth among their members. According to a new study, differences in house size did not reflect social inequality, but rather different practical roles. People had roughly equal access to basic food sources, but differences existed in cooking practices, the use of vessels, and likely also in economic specialization. The research, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, thus challenges previous scientific conclusions that have been accepted for decades.
