Mesolithic transition

The Mesolithic transition refers to the period between the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) and the Neolithic (New Stone Age), roughly 10,000 to 8,000 years ago. During this time, humans shifted from primarily hunting and gathering to more advanced tools and techniques, such as fishing and semi-permanent settlements. This era marks gradual changes in lifestyle, technology, and environment management, setting the stage for agriculture and more complex societies in the Neolithic. It reflects a significant evolutionary step in human adaptation and innovation, bridging our early origins with later settled agricultural civilizations.