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 …

Dec 15, 2025 · 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 …

Apr 2, 2018 · The term Neolithic Period refers to the last stage of the Stone Age - a term coined in the late 19th century CE by scholars which covers three different periods: Palaeolithic, …

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 …

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.

Dating to approximately 3000 B.C.E. and set on Salisbury Plain in England, it is a structure larger and more complex than anything built before it in Europe. Stonehenge is an example of the …

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. …

Apr 30, 2025 · During this time, humans transitioned from foraging to agriculture, gradually learning to cultivate crops and raise livestock. This transformation enabled the development of …

Nov 25, 2025 · Stone Age - Neolithic, Tools, Agriculture: The origins and history of European Neolithic culture are closely connected with the postglacial climate and forest development.

Sep 8, 2025 · It spanned approximately from 10,000 BCE to 3,000 BCE, varying geographically. This epoch witnessed the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to settled farming communities, …