a cave filled with clay pots and bowls

Before the Manna Kingdom, the lands of Azerbaijan hosted rich and diverse civilizations:1. Paleolithic Period (Old Stone Age)Echoes of Göbeklitepe: Dating back to around 2.5 million years ago, the rock carvings in Gobustan National Park depict hunting scenes and religious rituals, housing some of humanity’s earliest artworks.2. Mesolithic Period (Middle Stone Age)New Discoveries: Between 10,000 BCE and 8,000 BCE, communities lived along rivers and lakes, sustaining themselves through fishing and small game hunting.3. Neolithic Period (New Stone Age)The Dawn of Settled Life: From 8,000 BCE to 6,000 BCE, people transitioned to agriculture and animal husbandry, established villages, and developed pottery. Excavations in Mingechevir reveal traces of this era.4. Chalcolithic Period (Copper Stone Age)The Magic of Copper: Between 6,000 BCE and 3,000 BCE, the discovery and use of copper led to the production of farming tools and ornaments. The Leyla-Tepe culture showcases the technological advancements of this period