How far back does technology date?

Technology dates back to prehistoric times, with the earliest known tools, such as stone hand axes, emerging around 2.6 million years ago. The development of fire, agriculture, and various other tools marked significant milestones in human technological advancement. Over the millennia, innovations such as the wheel, writing systems, and the printing press further revolutionized human society. Thus, the origins of technology can be traced back to the dawn of human civilization itself.