What was the significance of storage?

The evolution of containers is one of the ways we can trace the evolution of agriculture. These containers were crucial in storing an overflow of harvests. People in different stages of the agricultural revolution used different types of containers to store food and things. Nomads preferred containers that were lightweight and easy to carry, like leather or straw. Sometimes, they even dug holes in the ground. People who stayed in more permanent settlements used heavier and more functional storage units from sun-dried clay.

The storage pits that were used for plants proved very useful when it came to the harsher seasons.