Natufian Culture | Vibepedia

The Natufian culture, dating back to 15-11,500 Before Present, was an archaeological culture of the late Epipalaeolithic Near East that supported a sedentary or semi-sedentary population, potentially laying the groundwork for the world's first Neolithic settlements. This culture is notable for its unusual sedentary lifestyle before the introduction of agriculture, with evidence suggesting deliberate cultivation of cereals and the production of bread-like foodstuffs. The Natufian culture's legacy can be seen in the work of archaeologists like [[dorothy-garrod|Dorothy Garrod]], who excavated the [[shubayqa-1|Shubayqa 1]] site, and [[francis-turville-petre|Francis Turville-Petre]], who discovered the [[raqefet-cave|Raqefet Cave]]