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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 ...

    Dec 29, 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 …

  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 Age: An Era of Transformation | Anthroholic

    Sep 8, 2025 · The Neolithic Age, also known as the New Stone Age, marked a significant era in human history. It spanned approximately from 10,000 BCE to 3,000 BCE, varying geographically.

  6. The Neolithic revolution – Smarthistory

    When people think of the Neolithic era, they often think of Stonehenge, the iconic image of this early time. Dating to approximately 3000 B.C.E. and set on Salisbury Plain in England, it is a …

  7. 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.

  8. Neolithic - Wikiwand

    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 …

  9. 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.

  10. Neolithic Humans and the Dawn of a New Stone Age

    Jul 25, 2025 · The Neolithic period, often called the “New Stone Age,” marks a profound shift in human history, generally spanning from around 10,000 BCE to 4,500 BCE. This era laid the …