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  1. Neolithic - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. Neolithic | Period, Tools, Farmers, Humans, Definition, & Facts ...

    6 days ago · 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 …

  3. Neolithic Period - World History Encyclopedia

    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.

  4. Neolithic Age - New World Encyclopedia

    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 …

  5. Neolithic Revolution - HISTORY

    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.

  6. NEOLITHIC Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The Neolithic is the era when the farming of plants and animals begins, and when, as a result, humans first begin to create permanent settlements.

  7. What Was the Neolithic Period? (with pictures) - Historical Index

    May 23, 2024 · The Neolithic period or New Stone Age was a period in human history when humans were still using stone tools, but they had started to settle in permanent encampments. …

  8. Neolithic Period: An Overview - Tribenations

    Apr 30, 2025 · The exact starting point varies globally, but the earliest signs of Neolithic culture generally date to around 10,000 BCE. During this time, humans transitioned from foraging to …

  9. Neolithic Age Timeline - Have Fun With History

    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 …

  10. Neolithic Revolution - Wikipedia

    The Neolithic Revolution, also known as the First Agricultural Revolution, was the wide-scale transition of many human cultures during the Neolithic period from the egalitarian lifestyle of …