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N.B. - for the Dakhleh Sheikh Muftah unit, click the link to go to the Early Predynastic page
Introduction to Prehistoric Egypt
The prehistoric period in Egypt starts in the Lower Palaeolithic with Acheulean, one of the world’s earliest industries dating to a time before Homo sapiens sapiens existed. All of the main phases of Prehistoric occupation are represented in Egypt, some of it in areas which are now no longer occupied due to differences in the climate at the time.
Occupation was not continuous and there are a number of periods when there was an occupation hiatus. However, these periods are the exception - Egypt was occupied for long periods of time, with distinctive industries which are becoming better understood as more sites are excavated.
Click on the links above to go to specific time zones in prehistory. There is also a menu bar at the top of the page which will let you navigate between the three pages.
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