👉 Preantiquity is a concept in archaeology and anthropology that refers to the period preceding the emergence of civilization as we know it today. It encompasses the era of human existence before the development of agriculture, tools, writing, and written language. The term "preantiquity" suggests that prehistory was an era when humans were more primitive than they are today, with limited knowledge and tools. This period is often associated with the Neolithic Revolution and the emergence of early civilizations such as Mes