Mesolithic Period (Chip Stone)
The Mesolithic period is located between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods. During this period, people developed more complex stone tools and adopted more diverse dietary strategies, such as fishing and small game hunting.

Neolithic Period (Polished Stone)
The Neolithic period is characterized by the invention of agriculture and the beginning of settled life. During this period, people engaged in animal husbandry, cultivated crops, and began to establish permanent settlements.

End of the Stone Age
The Stone Age ended with the beginning of the Bronze Age, when people learned to work metal. However, in some cultures the Stone Age continued until the end of prehistoric times.

The Stone Age is an important period in human history and is critical to our understanding of the origins and early technological developments of modern humans. This period marks the development of people's ability to understand and manipulate their environment.

Each period has its own characteristics and important events. Therefore, a detailed examination of each period provides a broader understanding of history. This text provides an overview of the Stone Age. For more detailed information, click on the section you want to learn from the table below.