Agriculture, by making food surplus and settled life possible, gave rise to population growth, property and the division of labor, and ultimately to cities and states. It is regarded as the most fundamental economic and social transformation in human history.
Frequently asked questions
- What was Beginning of Agriculture (Fertile Crescent)?
- Around approximately 10,000 BCE, the Neolithic Revolution began in the Fertile Crescent (Levant-Mesopotamia) when hunter-gatherer communities began deliberately planting and harvesting wild wheat, barley, and legumes.
- When did Beginning of Agriculture (Fertile Crescent) happen?
- 10000 BCE