1. Middle East: This region is considered to be the earliest center of human civilization, with the earliest evidence of pre-Neolithic societies dating back to around 12,000 BCE. Examples include the Natufian culture in the Levant and the Zarzian culture in the Zagros Mountains.
2. Africa: Pre-Neolithic societies in Africa emerged around 10,000 BCE. Notable examples include the Capsian culture in North Africa and the Aterian culture in the Sahara.
3. Europe: Pre-Neolithic societies in Europe developed from around 8,000 BCE. The most well-known examples are the Magdalenian culture in France and the Azilian culture in Spain.
4. Asia: Pre-Neolithic societies in Asia emerged around 12,000 BCE. Notable examples include the Jomon culture in Japan and the Yangshao culture in China.
5. North America: Pre-Neolithic societies in North America developed around 8,000 BCE. Examples include the Clovis culture in the Great Plains and the Archaic period in the Eastern Woodlands.
6. South America: Pre-Neolithic societies in South America emerged around 10,000 BCE. Notable examples include the Chinchorro culture in Peru and the Las Vegas culture in Ecuador.
7. Australia and Oceania: Pre-Neolithic societies in Australia and Oceania developed around 40,000 BCE. Examples include the Aboriginal cultures in Australia and the Lapita culture in the Pacific Islands.