| Man of the Late Neolithic Age |
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Man of the Late Neolithic Age. Restoration made under the direction of a Belgian scientist. Notice the polished stone ax with wooden handle, the stone dagger, and the flat-headed arrows. Notice also that this man has untrimmed hair and beard, and wears a necklace of teeth—trophies of the chase.Click here to enlarge. Life for the average man during the late Neolithic period (roughly 6,000-3,000 B.C.E.) was defined by agricultural labor, communal living, and the gradual shift toward more complex societies. Most men spent their days farming—plowing fields with stone or wooden tools, sowing seeds like wheat and barley, and harvesting crops with flint-bladed sickles. Animal husbandry also became essential, as domesticated sheep, goats, and cattle provided meat, milk, and labor. Hunting and fishing remained important for supplementing diets, with men using bows, spears, and nets to catch game and fish. Craftsmanship grew more specialized; some men worked as potters, toolmakers, or builders, contributing to communal granaries and mud-brick homes. Trade expanded, with men bartering surplus goods like obsidian, pottery, and textiles with neighboring villages. Social life revolved around kinship ties and early religious practices. Men likely participated in communal rituals, possibly led by emerging priestly figures, to ensure good harvests or protection. While social hierarchies were still forming, skilled artisans or warriors may have gained higher status. Life was physically demanding, with risks of injury, famine, and conflict. Yet the stability of settled farming allowed families to grow, laying the foundations for the first villages and, eventually, civilizations. |
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