Prehistory, also called pre-literary history, [1] is the period of human history between the first known use of stone tools by hominins c. 3.3 million years ago and the beginning of recorded history with the invention of writing systems.
For roughly 2.5 million years, humans lived on Earth without leaving a written record of their lives—but they left behind other kinds of remains and artifacts.
Prehistory refers to the period of time before the advent of written records or documented history. It encompasses the vast span of time during which humans and their ancestors lived without leaving written accounts of their activities and events.
The prehistoric age covers the millions of years that took place before human beings began to create written records of their life and of the world in which they lived.
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Prehistory is a period of human history before the advent of written records. It’s an era that set the groundwork for human civilization, full of intrigue, exploration, and adaptation. Prehistory is divided into three main periods: the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age), the Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age), and the Neolithic (New Stone Age).
Prehistory is the period comprising the emergence of the first hominids, around 2,500,000 years ago, until roughly 3000 BC, with the invention of writing in Lower Mesopotamia, which marked the beginning of human history.
The prehistoric era encompasses a vast span of human history before the advent of written records. It is divided into several key periods, each marked by significant developments in technology, culture, and society.