When relating to the New Stone Age from around 9000 BC to 3000 BC is best defined as?

The New Stone Age, also known as the Neolithic period, is characterized by the development of agriculture and the domestication of plants and animals. People began to settle in permanent communities and engage in more complex social and economic activities during this time. The Neolithic marked a significant shift from a nomadic, hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a more sedentary, agricultural-based way of life.