Archaeolithic

/ˌɑːrkiəˈlɪθɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the earliest period of human stone tool use in ancient times.

Etymology

From Greek 'archaeo-' (ancient) + 'lithos' (stone) + '-ic' (adjective suffix). It combines the concepts of antiquity and stone tool technology, similar to 'Paleolithic' but with emphasis on the ancient aspect.

Kelly Says

Archaeolithic periods show us that humans were problem-solvers from the very beginning—they figured out how to shape stone into useful tools without any instructions, just trial and error over thousands of years.

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