Paleoindian

Paleoindian refers to the earliest inhabitants of North America, who arrived over 13,000 years ago, during the last Ice Age. These people were primarily hunter-gatherers, known for their distinctive stone tools and hunting techniques, primarily targeting large animals like mammoths and mastodons. They lived in small, mobile groups, adapting to different environments as they followed animal migrations. Paleoindian culture laid the foundations for subsequent Native American societies and is a significant area of study in archaeology, helping us understand human adaptation and survival in prehistoric North America.