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  1. Mesolithic - Wikipedia

    The more permanent settlements tend to be close to the sea or inland waters offering a good supply of food. Mesolithic societies are not seen as very complex, and burials are fairly simple; …

  2. Mesolithic | Definition, Technology, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 5, 2025 · The Mesolithic was an ancient cultural period that existed between the Paleolithic Age and the Neolithic Age. Mesolithic culture is characterized by microlithic tool innovation, …

  3. Mesolithic: summary, importance, changes and characteristics

    The term Mesolithic (meaning "middle stone") is used by some archaeologists to refer to an intermediate period between the Paleolithic ("old stone") and the Neolithic ("new stone").

  4. Life in the Mesolithic Stone Age - BBC Bitesize

    Learn what life was like in the Mesolithic Stone Age. Find out facts about what prehistoric people hunted and what hunter-gatherers ate in the Bitesize guide.

  5. The Mesolithic Period; Man Forms a Community - Ancient ...

    Mar 24, 2023 · The Mesolithic period, also known as the Middle Stone Age, is a key period in human history that is characterized by significant changes in the way early humans lived, …

  6. The Mesolithic and Neolithic Era – Hello Humans: From ...

    The Mesolithic Period, or Middle Stone Age, is an archaeological term describing specific cultures that fall between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic Periods. While the start and end dates of the …

  7. Mesolithic Definition - Intro to Archaeology Key Term | Fiveable

    The Mesolithic, also known as the Middle Stone Age, is a prehistoric period that falls between the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras, generally marked by the development of small-scale societies …