Clovis cultural complex

The Clovis cultural complex refers to an archaeological tradition marked by distinctive stone tools, particularly the early Paleoindian spear points called Clovis points. These tools date back around 13,000 years and are associated with some of the earliest human inhabitants of North America. Clovis people were skilled hunters who relied on big game like mammoths and mastodons. The discovery of Clovis artifacts across North America suggests they were among the first widespread human cultures on the continent, playing a key role in understanding early human migration and adaptation in the New World.