Briefly describe different Lower Palaeolithic stone tools with suitable diagrams

The Lower Paleolithic era, spanning from approximately 2.5 million to 300,000 years ago, is characterized by the development of early stone tools used by our hominin ancestors. These tools are crucial in understanding the technological evolution and behavioral aspects of early humans. Here is a brief description of the key Lower Paleolithic stone tools, accompanied by diagrams to illustrate their forms.

### 1. Oldowan Tools

The Oldowan is the earliest known stone tool industry, dating from about 2.5 million to 1.7 million years ago. Oldowan tools are characterized by their simple, unmodified flakes and cores. 

Core: A core is a block of stone from which flakes are removed. The surface shows evidence of percussion marks from which the flakes were struck.

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