Emergence of early Homo and first consistent stone tool use
c. 2.8 to 2.4 million years ago·Science, technology & invention·East Africa·
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- c. 2.8 to 2.4 million years ago
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- Science, technology & invention
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- East Africa
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- Prehistory
- Significance
The genus Homo appears. LD 350-1 specimen (~2.75 mya) represents one of the earliest members. Oldowan stone tool industry begins, simple choppers and flakes.
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