Abstract
The Epipalaeolithic cultures of Western Asia represent hunter-gatherer groups whose subsistence strategies eventually led to the development of food production (agricultural) economies. During the interval from about 22600 to 10100years ago, most of these hunter-gatherers were highly mobile and exploited a variety of wild plant foods and wild animals. A brief interlude during the early part (12800–11000years ago) of the Natufian Complex, however, saw the establishment of small villages in some regions and possible intensification in the use of wild cereals and acorns. A return to nomadic lifeways occurred around 11000years ago, coinciding with cooler and drier climatic conditions.
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