| − | During this time many environments shifted around the world, triggering a change in subsistence patterns. Hunter-gatherers in the Middle East begin to shift towards sedentary horticulture and early intensive agriculture. | + | During this time many environments shifted around the world, triggering a change in subsistence patterns. [[Hunter-gatherers]] in the Middle East begin to shift towards sedentary [[horticulture]] and early intensive [[agriculture]]. |