The Neolithic in the Three Age System

The accumulated archaeological material and its interpretation demonstrate serious problems in the central segment of Three Age System (the Mesolithic-Neolithic). combination classifications built on different bases has caused a discord modern some regional periodisations. Moreover, concept Neolithic not only become more complex, but also bifurcated. From an point view, epochal changes take place both agricultural hunter-gatherer communities. socio-economic this means that at stage progress human society, if related to practices, is determined by it. In Late Stone Age, general technological ensures growth productive forces population communities with economic social organization. This thesis historical conclusion high order it realized as universal epoch for majority humankind — Neolithic. Therefore, justified distinguish stage, irrespective economy At same time, makes sense abandon pottery production main feature System.