3.5 Million Years Ago: The Harsh Reality of Early Human Survival | Early Palaeolithic | Stone Age

The Early Palaeolithic Age, also known as the Lower Palaeolithic, was the earliest phase of the Stone Age. But what was life actually like during this period? Where did early humans live? What was the climate like? What did they eat, and what kind of tools did they use? In this video, we explore the Early Palaeolithic Age in detail and understand the world of early humans during the Ice Age. We begin with the basic classification of the Stone Age: Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic, before focusing on the Early/Lower Palaeolithic period. In this video, we cover: • What is the Stone Age? • Classification of the Stone Age • Meaning and timeline of the Palaeolithic Age • Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic • Climate during the Lower Palaeolithic • Life during the Ice Age • Where did early humans live? • Caves and rock shelters • Food and hunting • Important Lower Palaeolithic sites in India • Stone tools used by early humans • Handaxes and cleavers • How early humans made and used stone tools Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is the Stone Age? 01:20 Classification of the Stone Age 02:15 The Palaeolithic Age and Its Timeline 03:00 Climate During the Early Palaeolithic 04:20 Where Did Early Humans Live? 05:10 Bhimbetka and Rock Shelters 06:00 Life and Survival in the Palaeolithic Age 06:40 Stone Tools of Early Humans 07:20 Handaxes and Cleavers 08:20 Conclusion 📚 Sources used: R.S. Sharma, NCERT Class 11 Upinder Singh, A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India If you are preparing for Ancient History, UPSC, SSC, State PSC, CUET or other competitive examinations, this video can help you build a clear foundation for understanding the Stone Age and prehistoric India. Subscribe to The Indian Historian for more videos on Ancient Indian History, archaeology, prehistoric India and important historical topics. #EarlyPalaeolithic #StoneAge #AncientHistory