Neolithic settlements

Neolithic settlements are communities established during the Neolithic period, around 10,000 years ago, when humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. These settlements typically featured permanent homes built with basic materials like mud-brick or wood, and they often included cultivated fields nearby. People in these settlements engaged in farming, animal domestication, and craft-making, which allowed for more stable, larger populations. The development of Neolithic settlements marked a significant shift in human history, laying the foundation for organized communities, social structures, and advances in technology that eventually led to the rise of civilizations.