Lateglacial

The Lateglacial period refers to the final stage of the last Ice Age, occurring roughly between 15,000 and 10,000 years ago. During this time, glaciers were retreating, leading to significant changes in climate, landscape, and ecosystems. As temperatures warmed, many plant and animal species began to thrive, while others adapted or became extinct. This period is crucial for understanding human prehistory, as it saw the transition from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to the beginnings of agriculture and settled communities. The Lateglacial epoch played a key role in shaping the world we live in today.