* Settled way of life: Humans transformed from hunter-gatherers to farmers, settling down in permanent villages and engaging in agriculture.
* Domestication: Animal domestication practices began, with livestock such as cattle and pigs being kept.
* Toolmaking: Enhanced toolmaking techniques like polished stone axes and bows and arrows were developed.
* Pottery: The production and use of pottery for storage, cooking, and other purposes became widespread.
* Textiles: Techniques for spinning and weaving fabrics from plant fibers emerged.
* Social structures: Complex social structures, including tribal communities, emerged.