The Mesolithic of central and western Europe __________.

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The Mesolithic of central and western Europe ended with the introduction of farming, which marked the beginning of the Neolithic period. The Mesolithic era lasted for about 5,000 years and was marked by the development of specialized hunting and gathering economies as well as the domestication of dogs. The Mesolithic also saw significant regional variations in lithic tool technology, burial practices, and subsistence strategies. While core-tool technology was an important aspect of Mesolithic lithic technology, it was not the only or dominant technology.

The Mesolithic of Central and Western Europe __________