About 8000 years ago, certain regions near the Sulaiman and Kirthar hills saw the emergence of early agricultural practices and animal husbandry. Which of the following statements are true regarding this ?

A) Wheat and barley were among the first crops to be cultivated in the area.

B) The practice of rearing animals like sheep, goat, and cattle began around this time.

C) The presence of advanced metal tools facilitated early farming practices.

D) Communities around these regions started settling down in villages.

E) The invention of the wheel was a direct result of agricultural development in these areas.