Pločnik - Archaeological Site

Pločnik (archaeological site) is located in Pločnik, Prokuplje village in the Toplica District of Serbia [1]. A 120 hectare settlement belonging to the Neolithic Vinča culture existed on the site from 5500 BCE until it was destroyed by fire in 4700 BCE [1]. The Vinča houses at Pločnik had stoves and special holes specifically for rubbish, and the dead were buried in cemeteries [1]. People slept on woollen mats and fur and made clothes of wool, flax and leather [1]. The figurines found not only represent deities but many show the daily life of the inhabitants while crude pottery finds appear to have been made by children [1]. Women are depicted in short tops and skirt wearing jewellery [1]. In 2008, a copper axe was found at Pločnik that was dated to 5,500 BC [1].