Chieftains were leaders of early human communities, especially in tribal societies. They were responsible for making decisions, maintaining order, and protecting their groups. Chieftains often held power due to their strength, wisdom, or special skills, and their authority was recognized ...

The first metal used by humans was copper. Early humans began using copper around 10,000 years ago, during the Chalcolithic period (the Copper Age). Initially, they used naturally occurring copper in its pure form, which was soft and easy to ...

Pottery refers to the art of making objects from clay, which are then fired at high temperatures to harden them. Early humans began making pottery around 10,000 years ago, during the Neolithic period. They used pottery to create useful items ...

Humans began agriculture around 12,000 years ago, during the Neolithic period. This period marked the shift from hunting and gathering to settling down and growing food. Early humans started cultivating plants like wheat, barley, and rice, and domesticating animals such ...

Rock shelters are natural caves or overhangs in rock formations that early humans used as shelters. These shelters provided protection from harsh weather, animals, and other dangers. Early humans used rock shelters as homes, where they could rest, store food, ...