Kljuvuseid

Kljuvuseid, also known as the Kljuvuseid culture, is a prehistoric archaeological culture that flourished in the Baltic region during the Late Bronze Age, approximately from the 12th to the 8th centuries BCE. The name "Kljuvuseid" is derived from the Kljuvuseid culture's distinctive burial mounds, which are characterized by their large size, often exceeding 20 meters in diameter, and the presence of a central burial chamber. These mounds are typically found in the coastal areas of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

The Kljuvuseid culture is notable for its extensive trade networks, which connected the Baltic region with other parts of Europe, including the Mediterranean. This is evidenced by the discovery of various imported goods, such as Greek pottery, Egyptian glass beads, and Roman coins, in Kljuvuseid burial mounds. The culture is also known for its distinctive pottery, which features intricate designs and a distinctive red slip.

The Kljuvuseid culture is believed to have been succeeded by the Narva culture, which emerged in the early Iron Age. The transition from the Kljuvuseid to the Narva culture is marked by a shift in burial practices, with the Narva culture adopting a more elaborate and complex burial ritual, including the use of cremation and the construction of larger and more elaborate burial mounds.