What is another word for early neolithic?
Pronunciation: [ˈɜːlɪ nˌiːə͡ʊlˈɪθɪk] (IPA) 
The Early Neolithic period is also known as the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A (PPNA) period. This refers to the time from approximately 10,000 BC to 8,500 BC, when humans first started to cultivate plants and domesticate animals. Other synonyms for the Early Neolithic period include the dawn of agriculture, the birth of agriculture, the agricultural revolution, and the beginning of food production. During this period, humans transitioned from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a more settled lifestyle, building permanent houses and communities, and developing tools and implements necessary for farming and food production. The Early Neolithic was a significant turning point in human history, marking the beginning of civilization as we know it today.
