"Paleolithic man" refers to the early humans who lived during the Paleolithic period, which was a prehistoric era that lasted from about 2.6 million years ago to around 10,000 years ago. These ancient humans were hunter-gatherers, meaning they hunted animals for food and gathered plants to survive. They used simple tools made from stone and lived in small groups. The term
"paleolithic man" is used to describe this early stage of human development.
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