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  1. Prehistory - Wikipedia

    Prehistory, also called pre-literary history, [1] is the period of human history between the first known use of stone tools by hominins c. 3.3 million years ago and the beginning of recorded …

  2. Prehistory: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic Periods, and More

    Jun 6, 2023 · Prehistory refers to the period of time before the advent of written records or documented history. It encompasses the vast span of time during which humans and their …

  3. Prehistory: Definition and Timeline | - HISTORY

    Prehistory, the vast period of time before written records or human documentation, includes the Neolithic Revolution, Neanderthals and Denisovans, Stonehenge, the Ice Age and more.

  4. Prehistory: time periods, art and characteristics

    What is prehistory? Prehistory is the period comprising the emergence of the first hominids, around 2,500,000 years ago, until roughly 3000 BC, with the invention of writing in Lower …

  5. Understanding Prehistory in Anthropology | Anthroholic

    Sep 8, 2025 · Prehistory is a period of human history before the advent of written records. It's an era that set the groundwork for human civilization, full of intrigue, exploration, and adaptation.

  6. Prehistoric Era Timeline - Have Fun With History

    Sep 18, 2023 · The prehistoric era encompasses a vast span of human history before the advent of written records. It is divided into several key periods, each marked by significant …

  7. Prehistory - New World Encyclopedia

    Religious accounts of creation, such as the biblical account in Genesis can be understood as “prehistory.” Most cultures and religions have myths and stories about how the world began, …

  8. Timeline of Human Prehistory (200,000 years - 5,500 years ago)

    This timeline of human prehistory comprises the time from the first appearance of Homo sapiens in Africa 200,000 years ago to the invention of writing and the beginning of history …

  9. Timeline of prehistory - Wikipedia

    Prehistory covers the time from the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) to the beginning of ancient history. All dates are approximate and subject to revision based on new discoveries or analyses.

  10. Prehistoric Age Portal | Britannica

    The prehistoric age covers the millions of years that took place before human beings began to create written records of their life and of the world in which they lived. Archaeology and similar …