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 history with the invention of writing systems
The Prehistoric Ages: How Humans Lived Before Written Records The Prehistoric Ages: How Humans Lived Before Written Records For roughly 2 5 million years, humans lived on Earth without leaving a written record of their lives—but they left behind other
Prehistory: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic Periods, and More 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 ancestors lived without leaving written accounts of their activities and events
Prehistory: time periods, art and characteristics 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 Mesopotamia, which marked the beginning of human history
Prehistoric Era Timeline - Have Fun With History 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 developments in technology, culture, and society
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
What Does Prehistoric Mean - WorldAtlas Prehistoric, as one would imagine, simply means a time in history that was not recorded by man Not only does this mean that prehistoric times included humans, but in fact, make up the majority of our time here on Earth