Hayat Ashraf

The Paleolithic period, also known as the Old Stone Age, is the earliest and longest phase of the Stone Age. It is a prehistoric period characterized by the widespread use of stone tools by early human societies. The Paleolithic period began around 2.6 million years ago with the appearance of the first stone tool-making hominins and lasted until about 10,000 BCE, marking the transition to the Mesolithic period. The Paleolithic period is further divided into three sub-periods based on technological and cultural advancements: 1. Lower Paleolithic (c. 2.6 million - 200,000 years ago): The Lower Paleolithic is the earliest phase of the Paleolithic period. During this time, early human species such as Homo habilis and Homo erectus emerged. These hominins were adept at creating and using simple stone tools, primarily consisting of choppers, handaxes, and flakes. Lower Paleolithic communities were primarily hunter-gatherers, relying on the available natural resources for survival. 2. Middle P...