Briefly describe different Lower Palaeolithic stone tools with suitable diagrams

The Lower Palaeolithic period, marking the earliest phase of the Stone Age, witnessed the emergence of basic tools that were primarily used for cutting, scraping, and processing food. These tools were crafted through the process of stone flaking, where pieces of stone were struck to produce sharp-edged tools. The following are the main types of Lower Palaeolithic stone tools, with a description of their forms and functions:

### 1. Pebble Tools (Choppers)  
Pebble tools, also called choppers, are among the simplest and earliest tools associated with the Lower Palaeolithic. These tools were made by striking a stone (usually a cobble or rounded pebble) to produce a sharp edge on one or more sides. The tools were primarily used for chopping, cutting, and scraping. The flat side of the pebble served as the striking surface, while the edges were used for the cutting function. These tools are characteristic of the Oldowan industry, one of the earliest stone tool traditions, dating back to around 2.6 million years ago.  

Diagram: A rounded stone with one or two flaked edges for cutting and scraping.

### 2. Flakes  
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