Ans - island south East Asia,
Explanation - The transition into the subsequent Neolithic period is chiefly defined by the unprecedented development of nascent agricultural practices. Agriculture originated as early as 12,000 years ago in the Middle East, and also independently originated in many other areas including Southeast Asia, parts of Africa, Mesoamerica, and the Andes.

Some hunter-gatherers lived in large timber long houses, which played a key social role as corporate...