What is the most likely reason for the prevalence of Neolithic sites in Anatolia and Mesopotamia?

A. There have not been enough excavations in northern Europe.
B. The retreating ice destroyed the Neolithic settlements in northern Europe.
C. These regions supplied the best conditions for agriculture.
D. The great migrations of herds brought humans to this area.


Answer: C

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