Mesoliittiset

Mesoliittiset refers to the Mesolithic period, an archaeological term for the period of human prehistory between the Upper Paleolithic and the Neolithic. This era is characterized by a transition from the large-scale hunting of megafauna to a more diversified subsistence strategy. Following the end of the last Ice Age, approximately 10,000 BCE, Mesolithic populations adapted to changing environments, including the spread of forests. Tool technology saw the development of smaller, more refined stone tools, often referred to as microliths, which were hafted onto bone or wood to create composite tools like arrows, harpoons, and knives. These tools facilitated more efficient hunting of smaller game, fishing, and gathering of plant resources. Settlement patterns shifted from the nomadic lifestyles of the Paleolithic to more semi-permanent or seasonal camps, often situated near water sources. Evidence of early forms of domestication, such as the management of wild animals, has also been found in some Mesolithic sites. The Mesolithic period represents a crucial stage in human adaptation and innovation, laying the groundwork for the agricultural revolution of the Neolithic.