Neolithic people, also known as the New Stone Age inhabitants, lived approximately 10,000 to 4,500 BCE. They transitioned from a nomadic lifestyle of hunting and gathering to settled farming communities. This shift allowed them to cultivate crops and domesticate animals, leading to the establishment of permanent villages. The development of agriculture during this period enabled the growth of populations and the creation of more complex societies. Neolithic people are known for their advancements in tools, pottery, and weaving, as well as for constructing significant structures like Stonehenge and other megalithic monuments.