The Neolithic or New Stone Age (from Greek νέος néos 'new' and λίθος líthos 'stone') is an archaeological period, the final division of the Stone Age in Mesopotamia, Asia, Europe and Africa (c. …

Feb 2, 2026 · The Neolithic was the final stage of technological development among prehistoric humans. It was characterized by stone tools shaped by polishing or grinding, dependence on domesticated …

Apr 2, 2018 · The term Neolithic or New Stone Age is most frequently used in connection with agriculture, which is the time when cereal cultivation and animal domestication was introduced.

Jan 12, 2018 · The Neolithic Revolution started around 10,000 B.C. in the Fertile Crescent, a boomerang-shaped region of the Middle East where humans first took up farming.

The Neolithic (or "New" Stone Age) was a period in the development of human technology that is traditionally the last part of the Stone Age. The name was invented by John Lubbock, 1st Baron …

Sep 18, 2023 · The Neolithic Age, often referred to as the New Stone Age, was a pivotal period in human prehistory characterized by profound advancements in agriculture, technology, and social …

Neolithic A period often characterized by domestication of animals and plants, settlement in permanent villages, and the creation of pottery and weaving.

The Neolithic period, also known as the New Stone Age, marks a significant turning point in human history characterized by the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming communities.

Feb 13, 2019 · The Neolithic period, broadly defined, is when human beings began to produce their own food—growing plants and tending animals.

Dec 7, 2024 · The Neolithic period marks the latter part of the Stone Age, beginning around 10,000 B.C.E., characterized by the transition from hunting-gathering to agriculture and settled life.