Natufians
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The Natufians existed in the Mediterranean region of the Levant. It was an Epipalaeolithic, culture, but unusual that it established permanent settlements even before the introduction of agriculture. They are seen now to be like the modern day nomads. In 8000 B.C. the Natufians -- a hunting-gathering people -- lived in the region around Jericho and the Dead Sea. They were first to cultivate the new mutation of modern wheat. They became the first farmers. By then, the climate had been warming for 2000 years. Once the area had been fairly lush. Now it grew arid. Game moved north. The vegetation changed. But the wild grains did well in the drier climate. The Natufians began eating a lot more grain.
