~10,000 BCEReputable sourceWell documented
The Neolithic Revolution
On the timeline · around ~10,000 BCE · Prehistory
What happened
Humans in the Fertile Crescent and elsewhere began domesticating plants and animals, shifting from foraging to farming.
Why it matters
Farming enabled permanent settlements, food surpluses, and ultimately cities and civilization.
How we know
Archaeological remains of early domesticated crops, animals, and settlements from about 10,000 BCE onward.
Sources
- Encyclopædia Britannica. Neolithic Revolution · Reputable source