Ages of Technology
Paleolithic AgeThe cultural period of the Stone Age that began about 2.5 to 2 million years ago, marked by the earliest use of tools made of chipped stone. The Paleolithic Period ended at different times in different parts of the world, around 10,000 years ago in Europe and the Middle East. Also known as Old Stone Age.
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Mesolithic Age
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Neolithic AgeThe end of the Neolithic period is marked by innovations as the rise of urban civilization or the introduction of metal tools or writing. The earliest known development of Neolithic culture was in SW Asia between 8000 B.C. and 6000 B.C.
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