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This is commonly asserted, but I have my doubts.
Consider, for example, that agriculture is a very seasonal activity (in most places). You have a few high-intensity periods during the year, but the rest of the year is low-intensity and provides enough opportunity for leisure time.
Some arguments can be found here and here.
I've heard that modern hunter-gatherers do about twenty hours of "work" per week...