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Neolithic Mesopotamia is ‘land between rivers’ in greek. It is the area between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, centered north northwest of Baghdad, in Iraq
Mesopotamia is the site of the earliest developments of the Neolithic Revolution from around 10,000 BC. It has been identified as having “inspired some of the most important developments in human history”. Including the invention of the wheel, the planting of the first cereal crops, and the development of cursive script. Early mathematics, astronomy, and…
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Venus figurines are recognized as some of the earliest forms of art
Venus figurines are small sculptures depicting the female form that were created during the lithic periods. They are named after the Roman goddess of love, Venus, due to their association with fertility and the female body. Most have wide hips and legs that taper to a point. Arms and feet are sometimes absent, and the…
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Crete is roughly the shape of Long Island; lies half way between Peloponnes and north Africa; and, with steep mountains, became popular in Neolithic times
Radiocarbon dating of charcoal and organic remains, offers some dates on the neolithic history of Crete. It is believed the neolithic period on Crete lasted from about 6800 to 3200BC. About 9000 or 8000 years ago, neolithic people that were farmers, with sheep, goat, and grains arrived on the island and were able to establish…