Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Klimonas, located in Ayios Tychonas, Cyprus, is a significant archaeological site dating back to the 9th millennium BCE. It is recognized as the oldest known farming village in the world, marking a pivotal point in human history where agriculture began to take root. The main structure is a subterranean circular building approximately ten meters in diameter, reminiscent of communal structures found in other early settlements in the region. This site highlights early agricultural practices, with evidence of wild boar hunting and the import of cereals from the Levant. Additionally, domesticated animals such as dogs and possibly cats were present, indicating early animal husbandry practices. Klimonas provides critical insights into Neolithic life and the transition from nomadic to settled agricultural communities.
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