Neolithic architecture is the term used to describe the style of buildings and structures created during the Neolithic period, which occurred approximately 10,000 to 2,000 BCE. Synonyms for this term may include "prehistoric architecture," "Stone Age architecture," or "primitive architecture." Additionally, "megalithic architecture" can be used to describe the specific type of structures made of large stone blocks during this time period, such as standing stones and dolmens. Other related terms may include "Neolithic engineering" and "early human construction," as they all describe the development of human-made structures during the early stages of civilization.