The Tasian culture is possibly one of the oldest-known Predynastic cultures in Upper Egypt, which evolved around 4500 BC. [1] It is named for the burials found at Deir Tasa, a site on the east bank of the Nile located between Asyut and Akhmim.

Tasian culture, possibly the oldest-known cultural phase in Upper Egypt (c. 4500 bc). The Tasian culture is best known from evidence found on the east bank of the Nile River at al-Badārī and at Deir Tasa.

The Tasian culture appeared around 4500 BC in Upper Egypt. This culture group is named for the burials found at Der Tasa, on the east bank of the Nile between Asyut and Akhmim. The Tasian culture group is notable for producing the earliest blacktop-ware, a type of red and brown pottery that is colored black on the top portion and interior. [60]

Sep 27, 2020 · The Tasian culture (4500-3100 BCE) produced a kind of red, brown, and black pottery, called blacktop-ware. From this period on, Upper Egypt was strongly influenced by the culture of Lower Egypt. The Badarian culture (4400-4000 BCE) was similar to the Tasian, except they improved blacktop-ware and used copper in addition to stone.

The Tasian culture is one of the earliest known prehistoric cultures in Upper Egypt, dating back to approximately 4500 to 4000 BCE. It represents a formative period in the development of Egyptian civilization, preceding the more well-known Badarian and Naqada cultures.

Sep 19, 2019 · Brunton, Guy - British museum expedition to middle Egypt. First and second years 1928,1929. Mostagedda and the Tasian culture (1937) by Brunton, Guy (1878-1948)

The Neolithic saw the rise of cultures, including Merimde, El Omari, Maadi, Tasian, and Badarian. Three phases of Naqada culture included: the rise of new types of pottery (including blacktop-ware and white cross-line-ware), the use of mud-bricks, and increasingly sedentary lifestyles.

Oct 1, 2024 · The Tasian culture is possibly one of the oldest-known Predynastic culture in Upper Egypt, which evolved around 4500 BC. It is named for the burials found at Deir Tasa, a site on the east bank of the Nile located between Asyut and Akhmim.

Jan 6, 2025 · The Tasian culture, emerging around 4500 BC, is possibly one of the oldest-known Predynastic cultures in Upper Egypt. This culture is named after the burials found at Deir Tasa, situated on the east bank of the Nile between Asyut and Akhmim.

the oldest Neolithic culture of Middle Egypt; it existed in the sixth and the early fifth millenniums B.C. The Tasian culture was discovered in the 1930’s by the British archaeologist G. Brunton near the village of Dahr Tasa. It is represented by settlements and burial grounds.