10,000 years ago marks the beginning of the Holocene epoch, which is characterized by the end of the last Ice Age and the emergence of human civilization. During this time period, people were transitioning from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural-based societies in various parts of the world. In the Middle East, early civilizations such as the Natufian culture and the prehistoric site of Göbekli Tepe were beginning to develop. In the Americas, the Clovis culture was thriving, known for their distinctive stone tools and weapons. In Europe, the Mesolithic period was underway, and people were living in semi-permanent settlements and engaging in agriculture, animal husbandry, and fishing. Additionally, various large mammals such as woolly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and giant sloths were still roaming the Earth at this time.