What happens in the Paleolithic period?

The Paleolithic period, also known as the Old Stone Age, spans from approximately 2.6 million years ago to around 10,000 BCE. During this time, early humans developed stone tools, engaged in hunter-gatherer lifestyles, and formed small, nomadic groups. They created cave art and began to develop early forms of social structures and communication. The period ended with the advent of agriculture, marking the transition to the Neolithic era.