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level: Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age , 2 million years ago)

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level questions: Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age , 2 million years ago)

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Paleolithic Age- Old Stone Age - 2 million years ago
The Tongus HutTemporary Shelter
Molodova Hut- more developed form - oval form made from Mammoth bones and tree leaves as foundation also covered with animal skins
Leantos- Built against one cave wall - Based by stone - Animal skins curtain draped over wooden posts
Tents- Wooden posts driven into earth covered with skins - More secure than leantos - The area was more flexible - More developed and paved interiors
Primitive Needs for Existence- Food - Water - Shelter - Good Climate
Nomadic Hunters and Food Gatherers- No Permenant Shelter
Food Supply- Hunting: Men - Fishing - Food Gathering: Woman
Hunting Weapons- Rocks and Stones (Axes and Spears)
Cave Paintings- When fire was discovered - Representation of Art and Documentation during the paleolithic Age
Dwelling MaterialsWood & Stone
Permanent Paleolithic Shelters- Caves -
Temporary Paleolithic Shelters- Huts - Leantos - Tents
Caves- Natural Dwelling - Most Common Type - Usually an Underground space enough for a human - Most primitive type of habitat and it was found in different spots around the globe. - Examples: Rock Shelters , Grottos, Sea Caves
Lascaux Cave (France)- Permanent shelter discovered in 1940 - Used by several generation of people - Entered through one entry to a large hall then branches out into other spaces - Interior has elaborate paintings of animals and hunting scenes
Temporary Shelter Materialswooden logs, branches , leaves and animal skins
Temporary Shelter Constructiondigging holes, tying tree branches and covering them with animal skins to make a shelter.
Huts- Oval and Round shaped structure - Built with hay stakes with stones as supporters - Posts are used to support the main structure - Floor was furnished with animal skins - Often built near the sea shore.
Hut at Terra Amata (France)Temporary Shelter
Bambuti HutTemporary Shelter