Paleolithic - Wikipedia
The Paleolithic or Palaeolithic (c. 3.3 million – c. 11,700 BC) (/ ˌ p eɪ l i oʊ ˈ l ɪ θ ɪ k, ˌ p æ l i-/ PAY-lee-oh-LITH-ik, PAL-ee-), also called the Old Stone Age (from Ancient Greek παλαιός …
Paleolithic Art – A Look at Paleolithic Culture and Its History
Mar 15, 2022 · Dwellings got more sophisticated, intricate, and home-like as the Paleolithic age advanced. At the conclusion of the Paleolithic epoch, people began to create artworks such as …
2.2: The Paleolithic Period - Humanities LibreTexts
The Paleolithic or Old Stone Age originated around 30,000 BCE, lasting until 10,000 BCE, and is separated into three periods: the Lower Paleolithic (the earliest subdivision), Middle …
Paleolithic Tools, Archeology and Anthropology Collections, …
From the Upper Paleolithic on, there is ample evidence that early humans used materials other than stone - such as bone, antler, and ivory - as part of their toolkit. The long bones (limb …
Paleolithic Period - Art, Tools, Hunter-Gatherers | Britannica
Nov 6, 2024 · Two main forms of Paleolithic art are known to modern scholars: small sculptures; and monumental paintings, incised designs, and reliefs on the walls of caves. Such works …
Early Stone Age Tools - Smithsonian's Human Origins
Jan 3, 2024 · The earliest stone toolmaking developed by at least 2.6 million years ago. The Early Stone Age includes the most basic stone toolkits made by early humans. The Early Stone Age …
Paleolithic technology, culture, and art (article) | Khan Academy
Paleolithic groups developed increasingly complex tools and objects made of stone and natural fibers.
Paleolithic Period | Definition, Dates, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 6, 2024 · The Paleolithic Period was an ancient cultural stage of human development marked by chipped stone tools. It has traditionally been considered to have begun 2.58 million years …
Paleolithic - World History Encyclopedia
Sep 29, 2017 · The Palaeolithic ('Old Stone Age') makes up the earliest chunk of the Stone Age – the large swathe of time during which hominins used stone to make tools – and ranges from …
Middle Stone Age Tools - Smithsonian's Human Origins
In Africa, the Middle Stone Age toolkits sometimes include blades and other types of archeological evidence (beads and artifacts that indicate the use of color and symbols) that are typical of the …