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Paleoindians or Paleoamericans were the first peoples to enter and inhabit the American continent during the final glacial episodes of the late Pleistocene. The prefix "paleo" comes from the Greek adjective palaios (παλαιός) meaning "old." The term Paleoindian applies to a specific archaeological period in the Western Hemisphere and is distinct from the term Paleolithic. Approximately 11,500 years ago. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.

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