What was uesd before the light bulb was invented?

Before the invention of the light bulb, people relied on various sources of light such as candles, oil lamps, and gas lamps. Candles, made from tallow or beeswax, were commonly used for household lighting. Oil lamps, which burned whale oil or vegetable oils, provided brighter and longer-lasting illumination. Gas lamps, introduced in the early 19th century, used gas from coal or oil and became popular in urban areas for street lighting and indoor use.