Neolithic Europe is a term used to describe the period of prehistoric Europe between 7000 BCE and 2500 BCE. During this time, humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to agriculture and domestication of animals. There are various other terms used to describe this period depending on the context and region, such as the New Stone Age, Late Stone Age, Early Farming Culture, or the Ceramic Neolithic. These different terms refer to the same period but highlight different aspects, such as the development of ceramics or the emergence of farming. Neolithic Europe is an important era in human history as it marks the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to a more settled civilization.