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Hunger Pangs: When There's No Alternative

The Neolithic Revolution: A Turning Point in Human History

  The Neolithic Revolution, often referred to as the Agricultural Revolution, marks one of the most significant turning points in human history. This transformative period, which occurred roughly 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, witnessed a shift from nomadic hunting and gathering lifestyles to settled agricultural communities. The profound changes brought about by the Neolithic Revolution laid the foundation for modern society, shaping the way humans interact with their environment, develop complex societies, and ultimately, alter the course of civilization. The Transition from Nomadism to Agriculture Prior to the Neolithic Revolution, our ancestors primarily lived as nomadic hunter-gatherers. Their survival depended on the availability of wild plants and animals, leading them to migrate frequently in search of resources. However, the transition to agriculture marked a departure from this mobile way of life. Early humans began to experiment with cultivating crops and domesticating animals,