Archaeological discoveries

What were the two parts of Stone Age?

Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age)

* Lasted from 2.6 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago

* Characterized by the use of simple stone tools, such as hand axes, scrapers, and choppers

* Humans were hunter-gatherers and lived in caves or other natural shelters

Neolithic Era (New Stone Age)

* Lasted from about 10,000 years ago to about 3,000 years ago

* Characterized by the development of agriculture, pottery, and polished stone tools

* Humans began to settle in permanent villages and towns