Early European History
by katybird
The First Traces of Man in European History
The earliest evidence of human presence (of the Homo erectus species) in Europe dates back to 500,000 – 10,000 years ago. Fossil remains from this period have been found as far west as England. These early descendants of Homo erectus are significantly different from what we recognize as humans today. Their brain size and body structure are classified as an early form of humans, known as Neanderthal man. They are considered a precursor to Homo sapiens. This species inhabited what we now know as Europe for thousands of years, leaving behind only a few traces of themselves, such as stone tools and fossils.
The First Signs of Culture
Modern humans, who closely resemble people today, arrived in Europe relatively late. However, the continent offers ample evidence of early human culture. A Neanderthal flute is possibly the oldest known cultural artifact. Small carvings and cave paintings are among the most prominent forms of prehistoric art found in Europe. Eastern Europe contains traces of the earliest known freestanding structures, including circular huts with tusks or stones supporting a type of superstructure.
Neolithic Revolution
The Neolithic Revolution marked the first time people learned … ...Read the rest.
“Early European History”
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