The Ghassulian Culture (to be pronounced R'assulian) originated from the site of Tulaylat al-Ghassul, located in the Jordan valley near the dead sea. It is dated to ca. 4500-3500 BCE.
The Hole-mouth jars are a bit more closed than in the previous periods.
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 Hole-mouth jar Flat base Height: 25 cm.  Bullet-shaped cornet Lug handles Height: 15 cm.  Incense burner Flat base Height: 10 cm |  Hole-mouth jar Flat base Height: 80 cm  Churn Used for cheese production Lug handles Rounded base Height: 25 cm |