yläpaleoliittisesta
The Upper Paleolithic, known in Finnish as yläpaleoliittinen kausi, refers to the final period of the Paleolithic era, spanning roughly from 40,000 to 10,000 years ago. This period witnessed significant advancements in human behavior, technology, and culture across Eurasia and parts of Africa. It is characterized by the emergence of anatomically modern humans (Homo sapiens) as the dominant hominin species, replacing Neanderthals.
Key developments during the Upper Paleolithic include the widespread use of sophisticated stone tool technologies, such
Social structures likely became more complex, with evidence suggesting increased group cooperation and territoriality. Subsistence strategies