Mesolithic Scandinavia

Mesolithic Scandinavia refers to the period roughly between 9600 and 4000 years ago, following the last Ice Age. During this time, local hunter-gatherer communities adapted to changing climates and landscapes, using diverse tools and techniques to hunt, fish, and gather food. They began to develop more advanced stone tools, engage in semi-permanent settlements, and sometimes exchanged goods with neighboring regions. The environment was transforming into forests and coastal areas, influencing their lifestyle. Overall, Mesolithic Scandinavia marks a time of cultural and technological development as humans adjusted to post-glacial landscapes before the advent of agriculture.