Late Mesolithic

The Late Mesolithic is a period that occurred around 8000 to 6000 years ago, marking the final stage of the Mesolithic era. During this time, humans continued to rely on hunting, fishing, and gathering, but they started to develop more advanced tools and techniques. This period saw increased use of microliths—small, sharp stone tools—and some early adaptations toward farming. Communities became more settled or lived in semi-permanent settlements, laying the groundwork for the Neolithic Revolution, which introduced farming and new ways of life. The Late Mesolithic represents a transitional phase in human prehistory.