The Paleolithic Age is the earliest period of human history, characterized by the use of stone tools. In China, the Paleolithic Age began around 500,000 years ago and lasted until around 10,000 years ago. During this period, humans lived in caves and rock shelters and hunted and gathered for food. The main stone tools used during the Paleolithic Age in China were hand axes, scrapers, and points.
Mesolithic Age (10,000–5,000 years ago)
The Mesolithic Age is a transitional period between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages. In China, the Mesolithic Age began around 10,000 years ago and lasted until around 5,000 years ago. During this period, humans began to settle in permanent villages and started to domesticate animals and plants. The main stone tools used during the Mesolithic Age in China were microliths, which are small,精致的stone tools.
Neolithic Age (5,000–2,000 years ago)
The Neolithic Age is the final period of the Stone Age, characterized by the development of agriculture. In China, the Neolithic Age began around 5,000 years ago and lasted until around 2,000 years ago. During this period, humans settled in large villages and cities and developed complex social structures. The main stone tools used during the Neolithic Age in China were polished stone axes, adzes, and chisels.