Middle Pleistocene

The Middle Pleistocene is a geological time period that lasted from about 780,000 to 126,000 years ago. It is characterized by significant changes in climate and the development of ice ages, where large glaciers expanded and retreated across Europe, North America, and Asia. This era saw the evolution of early humans and other species, as they adapted to colder environments. The Middle Pleistocene is important for understanding the Earth’s climate history and the evolution of life, including our ancestors, as it laid the groundwork for changes leading into the later stages of human evolution.