A microlith is a small stone tool usually made of flint or chert and typically a centimetre or so in length and half a centimetre wide. They were made by humans from around 35,000 to 3,000 years ago, across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. The microliths were used in spear points and arrowheads.

Where are Microlithic remains found?

The remains of late microlithic were found mainly in Sichuan, Yunnan and the sur rounding area. They were associated with polished stone tools, pottery, as well as sedentary lifeway.

Which Stone Age are called microliths?

Option a- The Mesolithic age is known as the Microlithic Age not because the humans used very large stone tools. The term Microlith means small bladed stone tools.