When did the first agricultural revolution occur in the middle east?
The first agricultural revolution in the Middle East, often referred to as the Neolithic Revolution, began around 10,000 BCE. This transformative period marked the transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to settled farming communities. It saw the domestication of plants and animals, particularly in the Fertile Crescent region, which includes parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. This agricultural shift laid the foundation for the development of civilizations.