Relating to Badari, an archaeological site in Upper Egypt; describing artifacts or a culture from an early prehistoric period in Egypt.
From Badari, an archaeological site in Egypt where pottery and artifacts from around 4400-4000 BCE were discovered, the term became standard in Egyptology during the 20th century.
The Badarian culture left behind distinctive black-topped pottery that's so recognizable archaeologists use it to date other sites—this shows how ancient peoples' craftsmanship can be their voice across thousands of years.
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