Oldowan Tool Industry

The Oldowan Tool Industry refers to the earliest known stone tools created by ancient human ancestors around 2.5 million years ago. These tools were simple, primarily consisting of sharp-edged flakes struck from larger stones, used for tasks like cutting meat, processing plants, or other survival activities. The Oldowan tools represent a significant step in human technological development, showing early efforts to modify natural objects to serve specific needs. They reflect the innovative behavior of early hominins and provide important insights into human evolution and how our ancestors adapted to their environment.