Acheulean tool industry

The Acheulean tool industry is a prehistoric method of making stone tools used by early humans, starting around 1.76 million years ago. It is characterized by the creation of large, carefully shaped handaxes and bifacial tools, often symmetrical and versatile for cutting and processing food and materials. These tools represent a significant technological advancement over earlier simple flakes, demonstrating increased planning and skill. The Acheulean industry is associated primarily with Homo erectus and later human species, providing insight into their cognitive abilities and adaptation strategies over hundreds of thousands of years.