Childe's archaeological theories

V. Gordon Childe was an archaeologist who developed theories about how early human societies evolved. He proposed that technological innovations, like farming and urbanization, sparked major cultural shifts—what he called "revolutions." Childe believed these changes led society from simple, nomadic groups to complex, organized civilizations with cities, trade, and social hierarchies. His work emphasized that technological progress and cultural development are interconnected, shaping human history episodically through transformative "revolutions" rather than gradual change.