👉 Paleolithic refers to the early human ancestors who lived during the Paleocene epoch, which spanned from about 23.6 million years ago until about 10 million years ago. During this time, humans evolved into Homo sapiens, a species of primates that includes modern humans and Neanderthals. The Paleolithic period is characterized by stone tools, hunting, agriculture, and other technologies that allowed early humans to survive in hunter-gatherer societies. The term "Paleolith