THREE PERIODS OF STONE AGE
THREE PERIODS OF STONE AGE The Stone Age is typically divided into three main periods: the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age ), the Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) , and the Neolithic (New Stone Age). 1. Paleolithic (2.6 million years ago - 10,000 BCE): This period is characterized by the use of simple stone tools and the development of early human societies. During this time, early humans were primarily hunter-gatherers, relying on hunting animals and gathering wild plants for survival. They lived in small nomadic groups and relied on natural shelters such as caves. 2. Mesolithic (10,000 BCE - 4,000 BCE): This period marks a transition from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic, as humans began to develop more advanced tools and technologies. The Mesolithic period is often associated with the end of the last Ice Age, which led to changes in climate and the availability of resources. Humans during this period started to settle in more permanent locations and developed more complex social stru...