Material evidence for trade between settlers along the baltic and southern europeans, during the ice age thawing period,

c. 16,500 - 12,500 years ago, includes:

The Material evidence for trade between the settlers located on the Baltic and southern European area during the ice age and thawing period included amber beads. Amber beads were first recorded around 460 BC and became a precious item of the time, similar to gold. It was believed to have unusual healing solutions.