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Section 2

The Paleolithic Period

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Paleolithic Architecture

The oldest examples of Paleolithic dwellings are shelters in caves, followed by houses of wood, straw, and rock.

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Paleolithic Artifacts

The Paleolithic era has a number of artifacts that range from stone, bone, and wood tools to stone sculptures. 

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Paleolithic Cave Paintings

Paleolithic cave paintings demonstrate early humans' capacity to give meaning to their surroundings and communicate with others.

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Paleolithic Sculpture

Paleolithic sculptures found in caves are some of the earliest examples of representational art.

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