The First Agricultural Revolution, starting around 12,000 to 20,000 years ago, marked humanity's transition from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to agriculture, occurring independently in various regions. Key areas of development included the Indus Valley, eastern Asia, the Andean plateau, and sub-Saharan Africa, with each region relying on its native plants and animals. Notably, early cultivation practices in Papua New Guinea involved crops like bananas and taro, reflecting diverse agricultural systems and the reshaping of human diets and societies throughout history.
Agriculture arose independently in various regions including the Indus Valley and eastern Asia, with each area utilizing its own native plants and animals.
The emergence of agriculture was a significant transformation from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a more settled existence, beginning around 12,000 to 20,000 years ago.
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