These changes that started in the Neolithic period are a sign of more permanent residence because <u>it proves people were planning to stay at places of settlements for a longer time. </u>
<u>Advancements in architecture provided that they could make more permanent stable homes that would last a long period and provide a home for a lifetime.</u> They could make constructions that would last through seasons, so it is not necessary to change the settlement once the more inconvenient season starts.
<u> The introduction of pottery for storing food could provide a storage place for the surplus of food that could last for a longer time. This proves people started to think in advance, to plan to store food for future seasons or in cases of crisis and famine.</u> Also, pottery proved to be impractical for nomads, as if people are traveling from place to place and frequently change their home, it is not comfortable to bring big pottery.