The Stone Age

The Bronze Age is not a period of the Stone Age, but rather the succeeding era characterized by the use of bronze.

Stone was the primary material used for making tools and weapons during the Paleolithic era, hence the term 'Stone Age'.

Hand axes were commonly used tools during the Paleolithic era, characterized by their almond-shaped form and sharp edges.

The domestication of animals, particularly dogs, was a significant advancement that occurred during the Mesolithic era.

Spears were commonly used hunting tools during the Mesolithic era, consisting of a wooden shaft with a sharpened stone or bone tip.

Agriculture, the cultivation of crops and domestication of plants, was the major technological advancement of the Neolithic era.

Sickles, used for harvesting crops, were common tools during the Neolithic era, typically made from bone or stone.

Stone continued to be the primary material for making tools and weapons during the Neolithic era, although polished and refined techniques were employed.

Villages, consisting of multiple huts or houses, were common settlements during the Neolithic era, indicating the rise of settled communities.

Metalworking, particularly the smelting and casting of copper and tin to produce bronze, was the major technological advancement that led to the Bronze Age.

Venus of Willendorf, a small female figurine carved from limestone, is an iconic example of Bronze Age artwork.