key term - Paleolithic

Definition

The Paleolithic period refers to the prehistoric era from about 2.6 million years ago to around 10,000 BCE, characterized by the use of stone tools and hunting-gathering societies.

Related terms

Neolithic:

The Neolithic period followed the Paleolithic and marked the transition to settled farming communities.

Cave paintings: These are artworks created during the Paleolithic period found in caves, depicting animals and human figures.

Venus figurines: Small sculptures of women that were made during the Paleolithic period and often associated with fertility or religious beliefs.