Middle Paleolithic or Middle Stone Age Period
The Middle Paleolithic period, between about 250,000 and 45,000 years ago, saw the rise of the hominids, and several competing hominid types--Homo erectus, Homo sapiens and Neanderthals--sharing the earth.
Early Modern Human Arrow Points
Recent investigations at Sibudu Cave and other Early Modern Human sites in South Africa suggest that the bow and arrow was part of the tool kit of Howiesons Poort/Still Bay cultures some 60,000 years ago.
Recent investigations at Sibudu Cave and other Early Modern Human sites in South Africa suggest that the bow and arrow was part of the tool kit of Howiesons Poort/Still Bay cultures some 60,000 years ago.
Middle Paleolithic (Middle Stone Age) Timeline and Definition
The Middle Paleolithic period (ca 200,000 to 45,000 years ago or so) is the period during which Archaic humans including Homo sapiens neanderthalensis appeared and flourished all over the world.
The Middle Paleolithic period (ca 200,000 to 45,000 years ago or so) is the period during which Archaic humans including Homo sapiens neanderthalensis appeared and flourished all over the world.
Abric Romani (Catalonia)
The rockshelter of Abric Romaní is a Middle and Upper Paleolithic site located in a cliff outside of the village of Capellades, in the Autonomous Community of Catalonia, some 50 kilometers west of Barcelona, Spain.
The rockshelter of Abric Romaní is a Middle and Upper Paleolithic site located in a cliff outside of the village of Capellades, in the Autonomous Community of Catalonia, some 50 kilometers west of Barcelona, Spain.
Boomplaas Cave (South Africa)
Boomplaas Cave (Tree Farm Cave) is located in the Swartberg Range of South Africa, near the southern most tip of the continent.
Boomplaas Cave (Tree Farm Cave) is located in the Swartberg Range of South Africa, near the southern most tip of the continent.
El Mirón Cave (Spain)
The multicomponent archaeological cave site of El Mirón is located in the Rio Ason valley of eastern Cantabria, Spain, that has occupations between the late Middle Paleolithic to AD 1400.
The multicomponent archaeological cave site of El Mirón is located in the Rio Ason valley of eastern Cantabria, Spain, that has occupations between the late Middle Paleolithic to AD 1400.
Enkapune Ya Muto (Kenya)
The Enkapune Ya Muto rockshelter (also called Twilight Cave) is located on the Mau Escarpment of the central Rift Valley in Kenya.
The Enkapune Ya Muto rockshelter (also called Twilight Cave) is located on the Mau Escarpment of the central Rift Valley in Kenya.
Etiolles (France)
Etiolles is the name of an Upper Paleolithic (Magdalenian) site located on the Seine River near Corbeil-Essonnes about 30 kilometers south of Paris, France.
Etiolles is the name of an Upper Paleolithic (Magdalenian) site located on the Seine River near Corbeil-Essonnes about 30 kilometers south of Paris, France.
Gesher Benot Ya'aqov (Israel)
The archaeological site of Gesher Benot Yaaqov is located in the northern Jordan Valley on the shore of an ancient lake.
The archaeological site of Gesher Benot Yaaqov is located in the northern Jordan Valley on the shore of an ancient lake.
Grottes des Pigeons (Morocco)
The Grottes des Pigeons is a Middle Paleolithic rockshelter located in eastern Morocco
The Grottes des Pigeons is a Middle Paleolithic rockshelter located in eastern Morocco
Hayonim Cave (Israel)
Hayonim Cave is the name of a cave located on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, in a limestone bluff about 250 meters above modern sea level.
Hayonim Cave is the name of a cave located on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, in a limestone bluff about 250 meters above modern sea level.
Howiesons Poort and Stillbay Industries
The most advanced industries of the Middle Stone Age are those of the Howiesons Poort and Stillbay industries of southern Africa.
The most advanced industries of the Middle Stone Age are those of the Howiesons Poort and Stillbay industries of southern Africa.
Kaletepe Deresi 3 (Turkey)
The site of Kaletepe Deresi 3 is located in the Göllü Dag region of central Turkey, and it contains at least three Middle and Lower Paleolithic archaeological components
The site of Kaletepe Deresi 3 is located in the Göllü Dag region of central Turkey, and it contains at least three Middle and Lower Paleolithic archaeological components
Kebara Cave (Israel)
Located on the western escarpment of Mount Carmel, Kebara Cave has two important components, Middle Paleolithic Aurignacian and Mousterian, and Epi-Paleolithic Natufian.
Located on the western escarpment of Mount Carmel, Kebara Cave has two important components, Middle Paleolithic Aurignacian and Mousterian, and Epi-Paleolithic Natufian.
Molodova I and V (Ukraine)
The Middle and Upper Paleolithic site of Molodova is located on the Dniester River in the Chernovtsy province of the Ukraine.
The Middle and Upper Paleolithic site of Molodova is located on the Dniester River in the Chernovtsy province of the Ukraine.
Mousterian
The Mousterian industry is the name archaeologists have given to an ancient Middle Stone Age method of making stone tools
The Mousterian industry is the name archaeologists have given to an ancient Middle Stone Age method of making stone tools
Mumba Rockshelter (Tanzania)
The Mumba Rockshelter (or Mumba-Hohle) is located in the Rift Valley of Tanzania
The Mumba Rockshelter (or Mumba-Hohle) is located in the Rift Valley of Tanzania
Niah Cave (Borneo)
The Great Cave of Niah in an important Middle Paleolithic] archaeological site in Borneo, and part of the Southern Disperal Route argument.
The Great Cave of Niah in an important Middle Paleolithic] archaeological site in Borneo, and part of the Southern Disperal Route argument.
Orgnac 3 (France)
Orgnac 3 is a Middle Paleolithic cave and open air site located in the Rhone Valley of France, near the Ardeche river gorges.
Orgnac 3 is a Middle Paleolithic cave and open air site located in the Rhone Valley of France, near the Ardeche river gorges.
Pinnacle Point [PP13B] (South Africa)
PP13B is the scientific designation for a sea cave in the coastal cliffs at Pinnacle Point near Mossel Bay, South Africa.
PP13B is the scientific designation for a sea cave in the coastal cliffs at Pinnacle Point near Mossel Bay, South Africa.
Pontnewydd Cave (Wales)
Pontnewydd Cave is a Middle Paleolithic (Middle Stone Age) cave site in North Wales.
Pontnewydd Cave is a Middle Paleolithic (Middle Stone Age) cave site in North Wales.
Rose Cottage Cave (South Africa)
Rose Cottage is a Middle Paleolithic (Howiesons Poort) cave site located in the eastern Free State of South Africa.
Rose Cottage is a Middle Paleolithic (Howiesons Poort) cave site located in the eastern Free State of South Africa.
Southern Dispersal Route
The Southern Dispersal Route refers to a theory concerning an early migration of modern human beings from southern Africa to the east along the coastlines of Africa, Arabia and India to Australia and Melanesia between about 70,000 and 45,000 years ago.
The Southern Dispersal Route refers to a theory concerning an early migration of modern human beings from southern Africa to the east along the coastlines of Africa, Arabia and India to Australia and Melanesia between about 70,000 and 45,000 years ago.