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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

What is the Neolithic? The Neolithic is an archaeological period, the final division of the Stone Age in Europe, Asia, Mesopotamia and Africa.

Apr 16, 2025 · The Neolithic Age started in India around 7,000 B.C. This was the third and last part of the Stone Age. The development of settled agriculture and tools and polished stone …

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.