<P> The Oldowan ( or Mode I ) is the earliest widespread stone tool archaeological industry in prehistory ( it is pre-dated by Lomekwian tools at a single site dated to 3.3 million years ago ) . Oldowan tools were used during the Lower Paleolithic period , 2.6 million years ago up until 1.7 million years ago , by ancient hominids across much of Africa , South Asia , the Middle East and Europe . This technological industry was followed by the more sophisticated Acheulean industry . </P>
<P> The Oldowan ( or Mode I ) is the earliest widespread stone tool archaeological industry in prehistory ( it is pre-dated by Lomekwian tools at a single site dated to 3.3 million years ago ) . Oldowan tools were used during the Lower Paleolithic period , 2.6 million years ago up until 1.7 million years ago , by ancient hominids across much of Africa , South Asia , the Middle East and Europe . This technological industry was followed by the more sophisticated Acheulean industry . </P>
the oldowan complex is a part of the
the oldowan complex is a part of the
Lower Paleolithic period
Lower Paleolithic period