Upper Paleolithic Period

The Upper Paleolithic Period, occurring around 50,000 to 12,000 years ago, marks the final phase of the Stone Age. During this time, early humans developed advanced tools and exhibited significant artistic expression, seen in cave paintings and carvings. Their social structures became more complex, with evidence of organized hunting and gathering. Humans began to create jewelry and other forms of personal adornment, indicating a growing sense of culture and identity. This period is crucial as it laid the foundation for future advancements in human civilization, leading up to the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods.