Periods before written records are typically referred to as prehistoric times. This period covers the time before written language was developed, and our understanding of it comes from archaeological evidence such as tools, pottery, and cave art. Studying prehistoric periods gives us insights into early human development, lifestyle, and cultural practices.
Prehistoric simply means before written records, so the date for the start of the historic period would depend on where in the world you are and when the first written records began. Sometimes places have a protohistoric period. This refers to a time when we have written records for a people but they are written by outsiders (for example Britons had no written records of their own when the Romans arrived, but we know about them from things the Romans wrote about them).
The age before written records is known as prehistory. It encompasses the time period before written language was developed or before written records were kept by civilizations. Archaeological evidence is often used to understand the events and societies of this time.
Scientists classify artifacts made before the invention of writing in prehistoric periods, such as the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods. These time periods are characterized by the absence of written records and the use of tools and artifacts to understand ancient human cultures and societies.
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Prehistoric groups lived before written records were kept, while historic groups lived during periods with written records. Prehistoric groups relied on oral traditions and archaeological evidence for insights into their cultures and activities, while historic groups have documented records providing detailed information about their societies, beliefs, and daily lives.
Before there were written records- thousands of years ago.
study of the written records of the past
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Any time before the existence of coherent written records.
When exploring the periods for which there are no written records at all, historians have to reply on archaeological evidence.
Pre History refers to the time before written records.
The long period before the development of written language is called prehistory because it refers to the time before written records or documentation of historical events, making it difficult to study and interpret without written sources. This era lacks written records, so our understanding of it is based on archaeological findings and scientific evidence.