Pleistocene Epoch Sites

The Pleistocene Epoch, lasting from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, is marked by multiple ice ages. Important archaeological sites from this period, such as Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania and La Brea Tar Pits in California, provide insights into early human life and extinct megafauna like mammoths and saber-toothed cats. These locations reveal evidence of early human tools, hunting practices, and environmental changes. Studying these sites helps us understand human evolution, climate adaptation, and the extinction of large animals during this transformative period in Earth's history.