One of the points made in the book The Blade and the Chalice was that apparently the settlements of Old Europe had the appearance of operating on a partnership model, with full respect being given to women and their activities. When the central Asian invaders swept in the status of woman was severely reduced and the status of warriors and war was greatly enhanced. Prior to 4,000 BC Old Europe communities seemed to lack fortifications and significant amounts of war weapons.
apparently the settlements of Old Europe had the appearance of operating on a partnership modelSorry, but without documentation -- meaning, written contemporary records -- there's no conceivable way for that to be anything but anachronistic speculation.