Prehistoric Agriculture

Prehistoric agriculture refers to the early farming practices developed by human communities around 10,000 years ago, transitioning from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to settled farming. This shift allowed people to domesticate plants and animals, which led to more stable food sources, population growth, and the formation of permanent settlements. Key developments included cultivating crops like wheat and barley and raising livestock such as cattle and sheep. This transformation paved the way for the rise of civilizations, shaping social structures and economies, and laying the foundation for modern agriculture.