Global Prehistory refers to the study of human artistic and cultural development before the invention of writing systems. It encompasses various regions around the world and explores how early humans expressed themselves through art.
Imagine a giant puzzle with missing pieces, where each piece represents a different culture from ancient times. Global Prehistory is like putting together this puzzle, trying to understand how these cultures fit into the bigger picture of human history.
Paleolithic Art: Art created by early humans during the Stone Age, characterized by cave paintings and portable sculptures.
Neolithic Revolution: The transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture, which led to settled communities and the development of more complex societies.
Megalithic Structures: Large stone structures built during prehistoric times, such as Stonehenge in England or the pyramids in Egypt.
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