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prehistory, period of human evolution before writing was invented and records kept. The term was coined by Daniel Wilson in 1851. It is followed by protohistory, the period for which we have some records but must still rely largely on archaeological evidence to provide a coherent account. The study of prehistory is concerned with the activities of a society or culture, not of the individual, and is limited to the material evidence that has survived. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At sites stretching from California to the Carolinas and as far north as Alberta and Saskatchewan--many of which were home to prehistoric people of the Clovis culture--researchers have long noted an enigmatic layer of carbon-rich sediment that was laid down nearly 13 millennia ago. Prehistoric people are believed to have chewed resins. Prehistoric people are believed to have chewed resins. |
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