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STONE AGE : The Human Era > 
The first species of the genus Homo, evolved in South and East Africa in the late Pliocene or early Pleistocene (2 - 2.5 million years before present) when it diverged from the Australopithecines (Australopithecines and Hominenes are collectively referred to as Hominids). The Stone Age is that ancient time period during which, humans created tools from stone (for lack of better technology). Wood, bones and other materials would also be used, but stone (in particular flint) was shaped for use as cutting tools and weapons. The date range of this period is ambiguous, disputed, and variable according to the region in question. While it is possible to speak of a general 'stone age' period for the whole of humanity, some groups never developed metal-smelting technology, so remained in a 'stone age' until they encountered technologically developed cultures. However, in general, it is believed that this period began somewhere between 2 and 5 million years ago and began with the first human (or pre-human) tool-making. The period was followed by the Bronze Age, during which bronze tools became common; this transition occurred between 6000 and 2500 BC.
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More on this Website >
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_age
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African Timelines
Who Should Tell the Story of Africa?... |
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Hominid Species Timeline
The main Hominid species (apes, humans) and their approximate relationships in time.
Australopithicus afarensis is a recently discovered Hominid species which lived in... |
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For studies of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Qumran Timeline - Incorporating Egyptian, Israelite, Assyrian, Babylonian, Hittite, Persian, and Roman Reference Timelines. Dead SeaScrolls, Qumran, Judaism, Christianity... |
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World History Timeline
For more specific timelines: go to African Timeline, American Timeline, Asian Timeline, European Timeline, Pacific Timeline... |
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The Human Origins
Human evolution is the lengthy process of change by which people originated from apelike ancestors. Scientific evidence shows that the physical and behavioral traits shar... |
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The History of Hinduism
"Acceptance of the Vedas with reverence; recognition of the fact that the means or ways to salvation are diverse; and the realization of the truth that the number of gods... |
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Timeline of India
Various Timelines of India, from pre-historic cave paintings to nuclear testing... |
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Neanderthal
The Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) or Neandertal was a species of the Homo genus that inhabited Europe and parts of western Asia. The first proto-Neanderthal traits... |
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ICE AGE : Extintion of Large Mammals
The last Ice Age started about 70,000 years ago and ended about 10,000 years ago (during the Pleistocene epoch). The Earth was much colder than it is now; snow accumulate... |
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