mid80000s

The term "mid-80000s" is a colloquial and informal way of referring to the period roughly between the years 85,000 BCE and 84,999 BCE. This era falls within the Middle Paleolithic period of prehistory. During this time, hominin populations, likely Homo sapiens and possibly Neanderthals in certain regions, were spread across various continents. Their existence was characterized by hunter-gatherer lifestyles, with subsistence relying on hunting animals and gathering plants. Toolmaking technology at this stage was advanced, featuring techniques like Levallois, which allowed for the efficient production of standardized stone tools such as scrapers, points, and handaxes.

Evidence from archaeological sites suggests that hominins in the mid-80000s engaged in complex social behaviors, possibly including rudimentary forms of symbolic expression or early rituals, though definitive proof of art or complex burial practices from this exact timeframe remains elusive or subject to ongoing interpretation. These hominin groups likely lived in small, mobile bands, adapting to diverse environments and climates that were significantly different from today due to glacial cycles. Understanding this specific period relies heavily on the interpretation of stone tool assemblages, faunal remains, and the limited paleoenvironmental data available from excavation sites.