Pleistocene archaeology

Pleistocene archaeology studies human history and activities during the Pleistocene epoch (about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago). This period includes early human evolution and the development of complex tools, hunting strategies, and cultural behaviors as humans adapted to ice ages and changing environments. Archaeologists analyze ancient sites, stone tools, fossils, and environmental data to understand how early humans survived, migrated, and interacted with their surroundings during this dynamic epoch. It provides crucial insights into human origins and the prehistoric world before the advent of agriculture and written history.