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the holocene epoch
/hˈɑːloʊsˌiːn ˈɛpɑːk/
/hˈɒləʊsˌiːn ˈɛpɒk/
The holocene epoch
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the current geological period that began approximately 11,700 years ago, following the end of the last Ice Age
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The Holocene Epoch has seen the most rapid advancements in human technology and culture.
During the Holocene Epoch, humans transitioned from nomadic lifestyles to settled agricultural societies.
