Stone Age to Iron Age
A Journey Through Ancient Britain From Hunter-Gatherers to Iron Warriors
What is the Stone Age?
A time when people used stone tools Lasted for thousands of years People were hunters and gatherers No farming or metal tools yet
Paleolithic Period - The Old Stone Age
People lived in caves or simple shelters Hunted wild animals with spears Gathered berries, nuts and plants Made the first cave paintings
Mesolithic Period - The Middle Stone Age
Climate became warmer People built better shelters Invented the bow and arrow Started fishing with nets and hooks
Neolithic Period - The New Stone Age
People learned to farm crops Built the first permanent villages Created pottery to store food Built amazing stone monuments
Stone Age Timeline
The Iron Age Begins
People learned to make tools from iron Iron tools were stronger than stone First tribes and kingdoms formed Built hillforts for protection
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