The Neolithic period is a part of the Stone Age period, which began around 10, 000 BCE and ended around 3, 000 BCE. It is characterized by the development of agriculture, the domestication of animals, and the use of stone tools. During this period, humans began to settle in permanent villages and create pottery, weave cloth, and build monuments. The Neolithic period is considered to be the last part of the Stone Age period, and it is marked by the emergence of complex societies and the development of new technologies.