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Pleistocene Epoch

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: The Pleistocene epoch includes all of human history, and is that little snippet of geological history between 1.8 million years to 11,000 years ago. A brief bibliography on the archaeology of the Pleistocene epoch has been assembled.

This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Also Known As: Pleistocene era

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