During the Neolithic period

During the Neolithic period, humans began transitioning from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural communities.

During the Neolithic period, humans began transitioning from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural communities. They cultivated crops, domesticated animals, and built permanent homes from mud, stone, and wood. Tools became more refined, pottery was developed for storage, and people started living in organized villages, marking the dawn of civilization and more complex social structures.