Paleolithic era

The Paleolithic era, also known as the Old Stone Age, spans from about 2.6 million years ago to around 10,000 BCE. It marks the earliest period of human history when our ancestors lived as hunter-gatherers, relying on tools made from stone, wood, and bone. During this time, people formed small communities, developed early forms of art, and adapted to various environments. The Paleolithic era laid the foundation for later societies by fostering skills in tool-making and social cooperation, leading eventually to the agricultural advances of the Neolithic era.