Paleoindian period

The Paleoindian period refers to the earliest phase of human habitation in North America, roughly from 12,000 to 8,000 years ago. During this time, groups of nomadic hunters relied on large, stone tools called Clovis points to hunt large animals like mammoths and mastodons. Their adaptations to diverse environments marked the initial human settlement of the continent. This period is significant for understanding how humans first arrived and thrived in North America, showcasing the early technological and social developments of indigenous peoples during the late Pleistocene epoch.