The Paleolithic or Palaeolithic or Palæolithic, also called the Old Stone Age, is a period in prehistory distinguished by the original development of stone tools that covers c. 99% of the period of human technological prehistory.

What does Paleolithic mean?

: of or relating to the earliest period of the Stone Age characterized by rough or chipped stone implements.

What is Palaeolithic Age in simple words?

The Palaeolithic, (or Paleolithic), refers to the prehistoric period when stone tools were made by humans. They are found in the Great Rift Valley of Africa from about 3.3 million years ago. They were probably made by Australopithecines. They are found in Europe somewhat later, from about 1 mya (0.7mya for Britain).