How long ago did agriculture spread to europe and asia?

The spread of agriculture to Europe and Asia occurred at different times. The earliest evidence of agriculture in the world dates back to around 12,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent region, which includes present-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Israel. From there, agriculture gradually spread to other parts of the world, including Europe and Asia.

In Europe, the spread of agriculture began in the Balkans and the Aegean region around 7000 BC. From there, it expanded to Central and Western Europe, reaching the British Isles by 4000 BC. In Asia, agriculture spread from the Fertile Crescent eastward to Iran, Afghanistan, and India by around 5000 BC. It also spread northward into Central Asia and China by around 2500 BC.

The spread of agriculture had a profound impact on the development of human societies in Europe and Asia. It led to the development of settled communities, the rise of civilization, and the growth of trade and commerce.