According to the mainstream scientific view, the Palaeolithic or old stone age began some 2,000,000 years ago when stone tools began to be used by [[hominids]] such as [[Homo habilis]].
+
According to the mainstream scientific view, the '''Palaeolithic''' or old stone age began some 2,000,000 years ago when stone tools began to be used by [[hominid]]s such as [[Homo habilis]].
It ended around 11,000 years ago depending on the area. By this time the dominant species was [[Cro-Magnon]].
It ended around 11,000 years ago depending on the area. By this time the dominant species was [[Cro-Magnon]].